"That writer does the most who gives his reader the most knowledge and takes from him the least time."

"Next to acquiring good friends, the best acquisition is that of good books."

"None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them; such persons covet secrets as a spendthrift covets money, for the purpose of circulation."

"War kills men, and men deplore the loss but war also crushes bad principles and tyrants, and so saves societies."

"Is it not odd that the only generous person I ever knew, who had money to be generous with, should be a stockbroker."

"Political consultants are pugilists, masters in the dark art of negativity. Which is why it's surprising to hear Democrats such as Steve McMahon and Republicans like Rich Galen urging their presidential candidates to be more, well, positive."

"The seven deadly sins: Want of money, bad health, bad temper, chastity, family ties, knowing that you know things, and believing in the Christian religion."

"The last thing family and friends want is for you to spend money on them that you don't have or that you can't really spare."