Self is the only prison that can ever bind the soul.

Four things a man must learn to do If he would make his record true; To think without confusion clearly; To love his fellowmen sincerely; To act from honest motives purely; To trust in God and Heav'n securely.

In love and friendship, small, steady payments on a gold basis are better than immense promissory notes.

You never see the stock called Happiness quoted on the exchange.

It is better to follow even the shadow of the best, than to remain content with the worst.

O' who will walk with me along lifes merry way? A comrade blithe and full of glee, who dares to laugh out loud and free.

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.