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.

It is natural to man to regard himself as the final cause of creation.

I have always paid attention to the merits of my enemies, and found it an advantage.

You can put up with everything in this world except not with a long stretch of beautiful days.

A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.

The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection.

To accept good advice is but to increase one's own ability.