It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.
Every second is of infinite value.
Wishes are premonitions of abilities.
Happy the man who early learns the wide chasm that lies between his wishes and his powers.
Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.
What is the true test of character unless it be its progressive development in the bustle and turmoil, in the action and reaction of daily life.