We still have it in our power to rise above the fears, imagined and real, and to shoulder the great burdens which destiny has placed upon us, not for our country alone, but for the benefit of all the world. That is the only destiny worthy of America.

Rebuffed, but always persevering; self-reproached, but ever regaining faith; undaunted, tenacious, the heart of man labors toward immeasurably distant goals.

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

The true test of a character is to face hard conditions with the determination to make them better.

I am beginning to suspect all elaborate and special systems of education. They seem to me to be built up on the supposition that every child is a kind of idiot who must be taught to think. Whereas, if the child is left to himself, he will think more and better, if less showily.

The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.

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