Better to illuminate than merely to shine to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate.

Many forms of Government have been tried and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except all those others that have been tried from time to time.

Man has closed himself up till he sees all things thro' narrow chinks of his cavern.

Clothes and manners do not make the man, but when he is made they greatly improve his appearance.

Temper is a weapon that we hold by the blade.

The young are generally full of revolt and are often pretty revolting about it.

Men who do things without being told draw the most wages.

Grant what thou commandest and then command what thou wilt.

When you stretch the truth watch out for the snapback.

I don't pretend to be an ordinary housewife.

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