There is no such thing as chance; and what seem to us merest accident springs from the deepest source of destiny.
Posterity weaves no garlands for imitators.
The rich become richer and the poor become poorer is a cry heard throughout the whole civilized world.
One can give advice comfortably from a safe port.
Why should I deem myself to be a chisel, when I could be the artist?
From the moment fear begins I have ceased to fear.