Wealth that stays to give enjoyment and satisfaction to its owner comes gradually, because it is a child born of knowledge and persistent purpose.

If I set for myself a task, be it so trifling, I shall see it through. How else shall I have confidence in myself to do important things?

He who spends more than he earns is sowing the winds of needless self-indulgence from which he is sure to reap the whirlwinds of trouble and humiliation.

We are more apt to change our minds when right than wrong.

Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared. a

Luck has a peculiar habit of favoring those who do not depend on it.

Wealth that comes quickly, goeth the same way.