The strong and virtuous admit no destiny.

If you are in doubt whether to write a letter or not, don't. And the advice applies to many doubts in life besides that of letter writing.

Genius is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose.

You know There are moments when silence, prolonged and unbroken, More expressive may be than all words ever spoken.

The bold sympathize with the bold; and in great hearts, there is always a certain friendship for a gallant foe.

What's money without happiness?

If aught be worse than failure from overstress of a life's prime purpose, it is to sit down content with a little success.