No man is good enough to govern another man without the other's consent.

No man is good enough to govern any woman without her consent.

When the white man governs himself, that is self-government; but when he governs himself and also governs another man, that is more than self-government - that is despotism.

No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.

No man is good enough to be another's master.

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.