Men should soon make up their minds to be forgotten, and look about them, or within them, for some higher motive in what they do than the approbation of men, which is fame, namely, their duty; that they should be constantly and quietly at work, each in his sphere, regardless of effects, and leaving their fame to take care of itself.

If I am not worth the wooing, I surely am not worth the winning!

Then read from the treasured volume the poem of thy choice, and lend to the rhyme of the poet the beauty of thy voice.

From labor there shall come forth rest.

Something the heart must have to cherish, Must love and joy and sorrow learn; Something with passion clasp, or perish And in itself to ashes burn.

See yonder little cloud, that, borne aloft So tenderly by the wind, floats fast away Over the snowy peaks!

The life of a man consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and in willing service.