A fine genius in his own country is like gold in the mine.
He that hath a calling, hath an office of profit and honor.
One today is worth two tomorrows.
The noblest question in the world is: 'What good may I do in it?'
Strive to be the best and you may succeed: he may well win the race that runs by himself.
I am about courting a girl I have had but little acquaintance with. How shall I come to a knowledge of her faults, and whether she has the virtues I imagine she has? Answer. Commend her among her female acquaintances.