That the sky is brighter than the earth means little unless the earth itself is appreciated and enjoyed. Its beauty loved gives the right to aspire to the radiance of the sunrise and sunset.

He who marries the spirit of the age soon becomes a widower.

It is hard to interest those who have everything in those who have nothing.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

I have depended on books not only for pleasure and for the wisdom they bring to all who read, but also for that knowledge which comes to others through their eyes and their ears.

While they were saying among themselves it cannot be done, it was done.

The best things in life are not seen or heard ... but felt with the heart.