There is no basis for the ardent hopes and positive statements made as to the safe and successful use of the dirigible balloon or flying machine, or …

- George W. Melville

The horse has such a docile nature, that he would always rather do right the wrong, if he can only be taught to distinguish one from the other.

- George W. Melville

If men must die, why not in honorable pursuit of knowledge? Far be it that our ideas of manhood should be dwarfed to the size of a golden dollar.

- George W. Melville