Let a man once see himself as others see him, and all enthusiasm vanishes from his heart.

Freedom is the supreme good; freedom from self imposed limitation.

I would rather have a big burden and a strong back, than a weak back and a caddy to carry life's luggage.

Nature: The unseen intelligence which loved us into being, and is disposing of us by the same token

Success consists in the climb.

Often we can help each other most by leaving each other alone; at other times we need the hand-grasp and the word of cheer.

Wisdom must go with Sympathy, else the emotions will become maudlin and pity may be wasted on a poodle instead of a child-on a field-mouse instead of a human soul.