The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

The perfecting of one's self is the fundamental base of all progress and all moral development.

Whatever heaven ordains is best.

The most beautiful sight in the world is a little child going confidently down the road of life after you have shown him the way.

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

To love a thing means wanting it to live.