Upon the creatures we have made, we are, ourselves, at last, dependent.

I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.

Promote yourself but do not demote another.

When I give a man an office, I watch him carefully to see whether he is swelling or growing.