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

It is our relation to circumstances that determines their influence upon us.

The highest excellence is seldom attained in more than one vocation. The roads leading to distinction in separate pursuits diverge, and the nearer we approach the one, the farther we recede from the other.

Something of a person's character may be observed by how they smile. Some never smile they only grin.

Kindred weaknesses induce friendships as often as kindred virtues.

The legitimate aim of criticism is to direct attention to the excellent. The bad will dig its own grave, and the imperfect may safely be left to that final neglect from which no amount of present undeserved popularity can rescue it.

It is of very little use in trying to be dignified, if dignity is no part of your character.