I have brought myself, by long meditation, to the conviction that a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it, and that nothing can resist a will which will stake even existence upon its fulfillment.

Scientific, like spiritual truth, has ever from the beginning been descending from heaven to man.

There is moderation even in excess.

A member of Parliament to Disraeli: 'Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.' That depends, Sir,' said Disraeli, 'whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.

Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.

Women carry a beautiful hand with them to the grave, when a beautiful face has long ago vanished.

We make our own fortune and call it destiny.