"No man can be a failure if he thinks he's a success; If he thinks he is a winner, then he is."

"Avoid extremes: be moderate In saving and in spending; An equable and easy gait Will win an easy ending."

"His life, though none too long, Was never dull: Of woman, wine and song Bill had his full."

"A promise made is a debt unpaid."

"Be sure your wisest words are those you do not say."

"It's the steady, quiet, plodding ones who win in the lifelong race."

"I have some friends, some honest friends, and honest friends are few; My pipe of briar, my open fire, A book that's not too new."