In the early ages men ruled by strength; now they rule by brain, and so long as there is only one man in the world who can think and plan, he will stand head and shoulders above him who cannot.

Do not give, as many rich men do, like a hen that lays her eggs ...and then cackles.

Too much looking backward ... is bad for progress.

A man without mirth is like wagon without springs, in which one is caused disagreeably to jolt by every pebble over which it turns.

The thistle is a prince. Let any man that has an eye for beauty take a view of the whole plant, and where will he see a more expressive grace and symmetry; and where is there a more kingly flower?

By religion I mean perfected manhood,--the quickening of the soul by the influence of the Divine Spirit.

No one thing does human life more need than a kind consideration of the faults of others. Every one sins; everyone needs forbearance. Our own imperfections should teach us to be merciful.