I usually need a can of beer to prime me.

We promise according to our hopes and perform according to our fears.

God made man to go by motives, and he will not go without them, any more than a boat without steam or a balloon without gas.

Two purposes in human nature rule. Self-love to urge, and reason to restrain.

Don't spur a willing horse.

If you would lift me up you must be on higher ground.

We must treasure the achievers of our land because it's they who raise the sights of all the others.

We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the motives that produced them.