Repose without stagnation is the state most favorable to happiness. "The great felicity of life," says Seneca, "is to be without perturbations.

Next to faith in God, is faith in labor.

Hard workers are usually honest; industry lifts them above temptation.

The method of the enterprising is to plan with audacity and execute with vigor.

It is only an error of judgment to make a mistake, but it argues an infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered.

Earth took her shining station as a star, In Heaven's dark hall, high up the crowd of worlds.

The great artist is a slave to his ideals.