"The very best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance"

"Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides"

"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves"

"Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody"

"Youth is the best time to be rich, and the best time to be poor"

"A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body"

"Do what you do best, and you will succeed"

"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"

"The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today"

"The best mirror is an old friend"

"The League is very well when sparrows shout, but no good at all when eagles fall out"