He who is continually changing his point of view sees more, and more clearly, than one who, statue-like, forever stands upon the same pedestal; however lofty and well-placed that pedestal may be.

Infinite toil would not enable you to sweep away a mist; but by ascending a little you may often look over it altogether.

Pride, if not the origin, is the medium of all wickedness-the atmosphere without which it would instantly die away.

Having once decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at all costs of tedium and distaste. The gain in self confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labor is immense.

People resemble still more the time in which they live, than they resemble their fathers.

A man's action is only a picture book of his creed.

Simple ignorance has in its time been complimented by the names of most of the vices, and of all the virtues.