I have begun several times many things, and I have often succeeded at last.
We live in age of prudence. The leaders of the people now generally follow.
The delight of opening a new pursuit, or a new course of reading, imparts the vivacity and novelty of youth even to old age.
Conservatism... offers no redress for the present, and makes no preparation for the future.
Nurture your mind with great thoughts
Difficulties melt away under tact.