It is ever true that he who does nothing for others, does nothing for himself." ~ Goethe

The hero draws inspiration from the virtue of his ancestors.

Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.

There are situations in which hope and fear run together, in which they mutually destroy one another and lose themselves in dull indifference.

Go to foreign countries and you will get to know the good things one possesses at home.

If we meet someone who owes us a debt of gratitude, we remember the fact at once. How often we can meet someone to whom we owe a debt of gratitude without thinking about it at all!

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.