“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

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

So is cheerfulness, or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more remains.

In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed.

It is only when the mind and character slumber that the dress can be seen.

Most of the shadows of life are caused by standing in our own sunshine.

Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.

Our strength grows out of our weaknesses.