The worst thing you can do for anyone you care about is anything that they can do on their own.

Avoid popularity if you would have peace.

It is easiest to "be all things to all men," but it is not honest. Self-respect must be sacrificed every hour in the day.

The fiery trials through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor to the latest generation.

You can not fail in any laudable object, unless you allow your mind to be improperly directed.

Here in my heart, my happiness, my house. Here inside the lighted window is my love, my hope, my life. Peace is my companion on the pathway winding to the threshold. Inside this portal dwells new strength in the security, serenity, and radiance of those I love above life itself. Here two will build new dreams--dreams that tomorrow will come true. The world over, these are the thoughts at eventide when footsteps turn ever homeward. In the haven of the hearthside is rest and peace and comfort.

Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in.