Our best successes often come after our greatest disappointments.

The blossom cannot tell what becomes of its odor, and no person can tell what becomes of his or her influence and example.

A little library, growing every year, is an honorable part of a man’s history. It is a man’s duty to have books.

The world is to be cleaned by somebody, and you are not called of God if you are ashamed to scrub.

Next to victory, there is nothing so sweet as defeat, if only the right adversary overcomes you.

Watch lest prosperity destroy generosity.

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.