“The oldest, shortest words— "yes" and "no"— are those which require the most thought.”

“Thought is an Idea in transit, which when once released, never can be lured back, nor the spoken word recalled. Nor ever can the overt act be erased.”

“Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence.”

“Do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in few!”

“Practice justice in word and deed, and do not get in the habit of acting thoughtlessly about anything.”

“Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you.”

“most men and women, by birth or nature, lack the means to advance in wealth or power, but all have the ability to advance in knowledge.”