Integrity is the first step to true greatness. Men love to praise, but are slow to practice it. To maintain it in high places costs self-denial; in all places it is liable to opposition, but its end is glorious, and the universe will yet do it homage.

Wealth is a dangerous inheritance, unless the inheritor is trained to active benevolence.

Uncalled for excuses are practical confessions.

Both mind and heart when given up to reveries and dreaminess, have a thousand avenues open for the entrance of evil.

True greatness consists in being great in little things.

Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.

For the most part fraud in the end secures for its companions repentance and shame.