Many a one commits a reprehensible action, who is at bottom an honourable man, because man seldom acts upon natural impulse, but from some secret passion of the moment which lies hidden and concealed within the narrowest folds of his heart.

We make our buildings and afterwards they make us. They regulate the course of our lives.

I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies, but not the madness of people.

I will not look at another's bowl intent on finding fault: a training to be observed.

If you treat people right they will treat you right - ninety percent of the time.

There are two levers for moving men, interest and fear.