Let me but find it in my heart to say, When vagrant wishes beckon me astray, "This is my work; my blessing, not my doom; Of all who live, I am the one by whom This work can best be done in the right way."

Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.

To desire and strive to be of some service to the world, to aim at doing something which shall really increase the happiness and welfare and virtue of mankind - this is a choice which is possible for all of us; and surely it is a good haven to sail for.

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.

Love is the heart s immortal thirst to be completely known and all forgiven.

As long as habit and routine dictate the pattern of living, new dimensions of the soul will not emerge.

Genius is talent set on fire by courage.