Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
If you’re not allowed to laugh in heaven, I don’t want to go there.
No man is a hero to his valet.
If you think about what you ought to do for other people, your character will take care of itself.
Most of the trouble in the world is caused by men wanting to be important.
In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
Ingratitude is the essence of vileness.
Man needs difficulties; they are necessary for health.
Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.
Luck is not chance – It’s Toil – Fortune’s expensive smile Is earned.