"He is not dead who departs from life with a high and noble fame; but he is dead, even while living, whose brow is branded with infamy."

"To the uneducated, an A is just three sticks."

"Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it.... While it lies there, it needs no constitution, no law, no court to save it."

"Persistence is the twin sister of excellence. One is a matter of quality; the other, a matter of time."

"The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to one's opportunities and make the most of one's resources."

"Philosophy and the subjects known as 'humanities' are still taught almost as if Darwin had never lived. No doubt this will change in time."

"It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it."

"All Reformers, however strict their social conscience, live in houses just as big as they can pay for."

"America has been discovered before, but it has always been hushed up."

"When a disciple from the wildcat religious asylum comes marching forth, get under the bed. It doesn't matter whether he's a Christian, Hindu, Jew or Muslim."

"If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves?"

"Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off."