The longer I live, the more deeply am I convinced that that which makes the difference between one person and another-between the weak and the powerful, the great and the insignificant-is energy-invisible determination.

Pounds are the sons, not of pounds, but of pence.

All movement, of every creature, comes from the desire after something better.

A man's venom poisons himself more than his victims.

In one family, every little plan or question is discussed amid bickering and irritation. In another, without the least effort, every discussion goes on amid perfect peace. This is just as easy, and infinitely more agreeable: only, in many homes it does not happen to be the family habit.

You cannot win without sacrifice.

You have not fulfilled every duty unless you have fulfilled that of being pleasant.