Real philosophy seeks rather to solve than to deny.

But never yet the dog our country fed, Betrayed the kindness or forgot the bread.

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.

The first essential to success in the art you practice is respect for the art itself.

Every great man exhibits the talent of organization or construction, whether it be in a poem, a philosophical system, a policy, or a strategy. And without method there is no organization nor construction.

Real philosophy seeks rather to solve than to deny.

When a person is down in the world, an ounce of help is better than a pound of preaching.