Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

Clever talk can confound the workings of virtue, just as small impatiences can confound great projects.

A Nation's character is typified by its dancers.

The strongest memory is not as strong as the weakest ink.

Transport a handful of earth everyday and you will make a mountain.

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

The Master said, At fifteen I set my heart upon learning. At thirty, I had planted my feet firm upon the ground. At forty, I no longer suffered from perplexities. At fifty, I knew what were the biddings of Heaven. At sixty, I heard them with docile ear. At seventy, I could follow the dictates of my own heart; for what I desired no longer overstepped the boundaries of righ.