Everything that we encounter leaves traces behind. Everything contributes imperceptibly to our education

The follies of the wise man are known to himself, but hidden from the world.

Nature knows no pause in progress and development, and attaches her curse on all inaction.

Misunderstandings and neglect create more confusion in this world than trickery and malice. At any rate, the last two are certainly much less frequent.

The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, power and grace.

Win for yourself that which your fathers have won.

Those who make use of devotion as a means and end generally are hypocrites.