We are either progressing or retrograding all the while. There is no such thing as remaining stationary in this life.

A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation.

The difference between a politician and a statesman is that a politician thinks about the next election while the statesman think about the next generation.

Never hurry. Take plenty of exercise. Always be cheerful. Take all the sleep you need. You may expect to be well.

A politician thinks of the next election -- a statesman, of the next generation.

Conscience is the root of all true courage; if a man would be brave let him obey his conscience.