He who demands mercy and shows none burns the bridges over which he himself must later pass.

His father was no man's friend but his owne, and he (saith the prouerbe) is no man's for else.

The covetous man pines in plenty, like Tantalus up to the chin in water, and yet thirsty.

Passion costs me too much to bestow it on every trifle.

If you do this, we all of us shall be rewarded by the betterment of our towns, the beautification of our streets, the improvement of our suburbs; we shall have made one step forward to still further elevating, improving, and dignifying the life of our citizens.

I do not think that the effect of good environment, of fine buildings, of pleasant homes, upon the character, temperament, will, disposition, and energy of the people sufficiently dawns upon the average citizen.