The grandest of all laws is the law of progressive development. Under it, in the wide sweep of things, men grow wiser as they grow older, and societies better.

All men are alike in their lower natures; it is in their higher characters that they differ.

We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.

Common sense, alas in spite of our educational institutions, is a rare commodity.

In the assurance of strength there is strength; and they are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their powers.

Successful love takes a load off our hearts, and puts it upon our shoulders.

Winter is the night of vegetation.