One does not see his thought distinctly till it is reflected in the image of another's.

Opposition strengthens the manly will.

We climb to heaven most often on the ruins of our cherished plans, finding our failures were successes.

Time ripens the substance of a life as the seasons mellow and perfect its fruits. The best apples fall latest and keep longest.

A good book is fruitful of other books; it perpetuates its fame from age to age, and makes eras in the lives of its readers.

Nor do we accept, as genuine the person not characterized by this blushing bashfulness, this youthfulness of heart, this sensibility to the sentiment of suavity and self-respect. Modesty is bred of self-reverence. Fine manners are the mantle of fair minds. None are truly great without this ornament.

Life is one, religion one, creeds are many and diverse.