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

There is but one philosophy and its name is fortitude! To bear is to conquer our fate.

Say what we will, we may be sure that ambition is an error. Its wear and tear on the heart are never recompensed.

I was always an early riser. Happy the man who is! Every morning day comes to him with a virgin's love, full of bloom and freshness. The youth of nature is contagious, like the gladness of a happy child.

Remedy your deficiencies,and your merits will take care of themselves.

Give, and you may keep your friend it you lose your money; lend, and the chances are that you lose your friend if ever you get back your money.

Some have the temperament and tastes of genius, without its creative power. They feel acutely, but express tamely.