Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.

Quarrel not at all. No man resolved to make the most of himself can spare time for personal contention.

This is our purpose: to make as meaningful as possible this life that has been bestowed upon us; to live in such a way that we may be proud of ourselves; to act in such a way that some part of us lives on.

Make sure you have finished speaking before your audience has finished listening.

Examine what is said, not him who speaks.

Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped.

Be brief, for no discourse can please when too long.

Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in a few words.

Be sincere; be brief; be seated.

To sway an audience, you must watch them as you speak.