Fame is not won on downy plumes nor under canopies; the man who consumes his days without obtaining it leaves such mark of himself on earth as smoke in air or foam on water.

Many have justice in their hearts, but slowly it is let fly, for it comes not without council to the bow.

There is a gentle thought that often springs to life in me, because it speaks of you.

In that book which is my memory, On the first page of the chapter that is the day when I first met you, Appear the words, ‘Here begins a new life’.

Where the way is hardest, there go thou; Follow your own path and let people talk.

The secret of getting things done is to act!

No one thinks of how much blood it costs.