There is something solid and doughty in the man that can rise from defeat, the stuff of which victories are made in due time, when we are able to choose our position better, and the sun is at our back.

The surest plan to make a man is, think him so.

In creating, the only hard thing is to begin: a grass blade's no easier to make than an oak.

And the poorest twig on the elm-tree was ridged inch deep with pearl.

I willingly confess to so great a partiality for trees as tempts me to respect a man in exact proportion to his respect for them.

Once to every person and nation come the moment to decide. In the conflict of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side.

The better part of every man's education is that which he gives himself.