No reproach is like that we clothe in a smile, and present with a bow.

Dream manfully and nobly, and thy dreams shall be prophets.

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Despair makes victims sometimes victors.

To dispense with ceremony is the most delicate mode of conferring a compliment.

The food of hope is meditative action.

A fresh mind keeps the body fresh.