The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.

Adversity makes men and prosperity makes monsters.

Things that I felt absolutely sure of but a few years ago I do not believe now. This thought makes me see more clearly how foolish it would be to expect all men to agree with me.

It was pride that changed angels into devils it is humility that makes men as angels.

Content makes poor men rich discontent makes rich men poor.

To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards of men.

Culture makes all men gentle.

Whatever makes men good Christians makes them good citizens.

Passion makes idiots of the cleverest men and makes the biggest idiots clever.

A good businessman never makes a contract unless he's sure he can carry it through yet every fool on earth is perfectly willing to sign a marriage contract without considering whether he can live up to it or not.