The hardest victory is the victory over self.

If purpose, then, is inherent in art, so is it in Nature also. The best illustration is the case of a man being his own physician, for Nature is like that - agent and patient at once.

Whatsoever that be within us that feels, thinks, desires, and animates, is something celestial, divine, and, consequently, imperishable.

Money is a guarantee that we may have what we want in the future. Though we need nothing at the moment it insures the possibility of satisfying a new desire when it arises.

The Eyes are the organs of temptation, and the Ears are the organs of instruction.

The avarice of mankind is insatiable.

Prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them. A true friend is one soul in two bodies