A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.
At fifteen my mind was directed to study, and at thirty I knew where to stand.
Things that are done, it is needless to speak about...things that are past, it is needless to blame.
To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.
If I am building a mountain and stop before the last basketful of earth is placed on the summit, I have failed.
Guide the people by law, subdue them by punishment; they may shun crime, but will be void of shame. Guide them by example, subdue them by courtesy; they will learn shame, and come to be good.