there was nothing in the whole world so dreadful as the power of riches wrongly used.

Of two evils, I always choose the lesser.

Is he well educated?" "Yes, I think so, as far as he's gone," I answered. "Of course he will go on being educated every day of his life, same as father. He says it is all rot about 'finishing' your education. You never do. You learn more important things each day.

What you are lies with you. If you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose, among the only ones who live beyond the grave in this world, the people who write books that help, make exquisite music, carve statues, paint pictures, and work for others. Never mind the calico dress, and the coarse shoes. Work at you books, and before long you will hear yesterday's tormentors boasting that they were once classmates of yours.

If you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose.

it takes the very wisest person there is to know when to talk, and when to keep still.

a trouble shared is a trouble half endured.