In this world a man must either be anvil or hammer.

A man must be of a very quiet and happy nature, who can long endure the country; and, moreover, very well contented with his own insignificant person.

Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.

Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.

Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions.

Look upon the errors of others in sorrow, not in anger.

The morrow was a bright September morn; The earth was beautiful as if newborn; There was nameless splendor everywhere, That wild exhilaration in the air, Which makes the passers in the city street Congratulate each other as they meet.