When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. Friends are at their best in moments of defeat.

No one can be profoundly original who does not avoid eccentricity.

There are three schoolmasters for everybody that will employ them - the senses intelligent companions and books.

What we wish we readily believe and what we ourselves think we imagine others think also.

Cunning leads to knavery. It is but a step from one to the other and that very slippery. Only lying makes the difference, add that to cunning and it is knavery.

People still think of me as a cartoonist but the only thing I lift a pen or pencil for these days is to sign a contract a check or an autograph.

Be noble minded! Our own heart and not other men's opinions of us forms our true honor.

Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions it is governed by our mental attitude.

Learn to think continentally.

Members of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate are not there by accident. Each managed to get there for some reason. Learn what it was and you will know something important about them about our country and about the American people.

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