"The more extensive a man's knowledge of what has been, the more accurate will be his judgment of what is to be."

"How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct."

"Is man an ape or an angel? Now I am on the side of the angels."

"Bore: one who has the power of speech but not the capacity for conversation."

"The greatest secret of success in life is to be ready when your opportunity comes."