The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.

When you have got an elephant by the hind legs and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run.

The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed.

If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance.

Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.