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

The greatest events of an age are its best thoughts. Thought finds its way into action.

Intellectually, as politically, the direction of all true progress is towards greater freedom, and along an endless succession of ideas.

The selection of a subject is to the author what choice of position is to the general,--once skilfully determined, the battle is already half won. Of a few writers it may be said that they are popular in despite of their subjects--but of a great many more it may be observed that they are popular because of them.

Judicious praise is to children what the sun is to flowers.

It is the nature of thought to find its way into action.

To cultivate a garden is to walk with God.