Christ was a sublime actor on the stage of the world. He knew what he was thinking of when he said, "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." I draw near to him at such a time. Yet he taught mankind but imperfectly how to live; his thoughts were all directed toward another world. There is another kind of success than his. Even here we have a sort of living to get, and must buffet it somewhat longer. There are various tough problems yet to solve, and we must shift to live, betwixt spirit and matter, such a human life as we can.

There is considerable danger that a man will be crazy between dinner and supper; but it will not directly answer any good purposethat I know of, and it is just as easy to be sane.

I can alter my life by altering my attitude. He who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers.

There is no value in life except what you choose to place upon it and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself.

Friendship is evanescent in every man's experience, and remembered like heat lightning in past summers.

Live the life you've dreamed.

Nature is slow, but sure; she works no faster than need be; she is the tortoise that wins the race by her perseverance.