It is easy to find fault, if one has that disposition. There was once a man who, not being able to find any other fault with his coal, complained that there were too many prehistoric toads in it.

It is human to exaggerate the merits of the dead.

It is just like man's vanity and impertinence to call an animal dumb because it is dumb to his dull perceptions.

It is more trouble to make a maxim than it is to do right.

It is my belief that nearly any invented quotation, played with confidence, stands a good chance to deceive .

It is noble to teach oneself; it is still nobler to teach others.

It is not best that we should all think alike; it is a difference of opinion that makes horse races.

It is not best that we use our morals week days; it gets them out of repair for Sundays.

It is not worth while to try to keep history from repeating itself, for man's character will always make the preventing of the repetitions impossible.

It is often the case that a man who can't tell a lie thinks he is the best judge of one.