Tomorrow sees undone, what happens not to-day; Still forward press, nor never tire! The possible, with steadfast trust, Resolve should be by the forelock grasp. Then she will ne'er let go her clasp, And labors on, because she must.

Instruction does much, but encouragement everything.

In praising or loving a child, we love and praise not that which is, but that which we hope for.

Without my attempts in natural science, I should never have learned to know mankind such as it is. In nothing else can we so closely approach pure contemplation and thought, so closely observe the errors of the senses and of the understanding, the weak and strong points of character.

He loves not who does not see the faults of the beloved as virtues.

It would not be worth your while to reach the age of seventy if all the wisdom of the world were to be foolishness before God.

Every beginning is cheerful.