“There must always be a struggle between a father and son, while one aims at power and the other at independence.”

When once the forms of civility are violated, there remains little hope of return to kindness or decency.

Language is the dress of thought; every time you talk your mind is on parade.

It is better to live rich than to die rich.

There are two types of knowledge. One is knowing a thing. The other is knowing where to find it.

Almost every man wastes part of his life attempting to display qualities which he does not possess.

A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.

Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter.

Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.

Women have two weapons – cosmetics and tears

Sir, I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an understanding.

What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure.

Slander is the revenge of a coward, and dissimulation of his defense.

I never desire to converse with a man who has written more than he has read.

Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.

The really happy woman is the one who can enjoy the scenery when she has to take a detour. Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but rather a manner of traveling.

Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.

You don’t have to deserve your mother’s love. You have to deserve your father s. He’s more particular. The father is always a Republican towards his son, and his mother’s always a Democrat.

I wish to raise a Black man who will not be destroyed by, nor settle for, those corruptions called power by the white fathers who mean his destruction as surely as they mean mine.

I personally always find something really scary about watching little girls learning to manipulate their dads by baby talking. Then they grow up and use the same technique on their boyfriends or husbands. That scares me because it’s just so sick on so many levels.

He is a gentleman; I am a gentleman’s daughter; so far we are equal.

A father’s love always brings healing.

My father was always in good spirits, he loved football. It makes me a bit sad because if he could enjoy seeing me now, what I have achieved, that would be a highlight in his life. But I’m sure that he watches over me from above.

To her, the name of father was the name of god.

My dad’s probably one of the kindest people in the world. When I was younger that’s not how I was- I was a little spoiled brat.