Black care rarely sits behind the rider whose pace is fast enough.

I was so keen to get back to sea. I was rattled.

I go from a corruptible to an incorruptible Crown; where no disturbance can be, no disturbance in the World.

Public reformers had need first practice on their own hearts that which they purpose to try on others.

A rule that may serve for a statesman, a courtier, or a lover never to make a defence or an apology before you be accused.

The people's liberties strengthen the king's prerogative, and the king's prerogative is to defend the people's liberties.

Never make a defence or apology before you are accused.

Democracy is the power of equal votes for unequal minds

The joy in life is his who has the heart to demand it.

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.

The most ultimately righteous of all wars is a war with savages.

When you play, play hard; when you work, don't play at all.

The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.

Malefactors of great wealth have arrogantly ignored the public welfare.

The leader works in the open and the boss in covert. The leader leads, and the boss drives.

No man should receive a dollar unless that dollar has been fairly earned.

Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready.

Big jobs usually go to the men who prove their ability to outgrow small ones.

Don't hit at all if it is honourably possible to avoid hitting, but never hit soft.