"The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land."
"No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar."
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."
"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life."
"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion."
"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him."
"Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can."
"I will prepare and someday my chance will come."