The great men of earth are the shadow men, who, having lived and died, now live again and forever through their undying thoughts. Thus living, though their footfalls are heard no more, their voices are louder than the thunder, and unceasing as the flow of tides or air.

Fear secretes acids; but love and trust are sweet juices.

There is no slave out of heaven like a loving woman; and of all loving women, there is no such slave as a mother.

Victories are easy and cheap. The only victories worth anything are those achieved through hard work and dedication.

Success surely comes with conscience in the long run, other things being equal. Capacity and fidelity are commercially profitable qualities.

It's not work that kills [people], it is worry.

Going out into life--that is dying. Christ is the door out of life.