“Life is a succession of lessons, which must be lived to be understood.”

Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Our strength grows out of our weaknesses.

We must be as courteous to a man as we are to a picture, which we are willing to give the advantage of a good light.

Each man has his own vocation; his talent is his call. There is one direction in which all space is open to him.

If the stars should appear but one night every thousand years how man would marvel and adore.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Belief consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul; Unbelief, in denying them.