Old ways will always remain unless some one invents a new way and then lives and dies for it

Tragedy and comedy are simply questions of value; a little misfit in life makes us laugh; a great one is tragedy and cause for expression of grief.

It is not book learning young men need, nor instruction about this and that, but a stiffening of the vertebra which will cause them to be loyal to a trust, to act promptly, concentrate their energies, do a thing.

I believe the only way we can reach the Kingdom of Heaven is to have the Kingdom of Heaven in our hearts.

Fences are made for those who cannot fly.

Souls are made of dawn-stuff and starshine.

There is no failure except the failure of trying.