I have observed that as long as one lives and bestirs himself, he can always find food and raiment, though it may not be of the choicest description.

Who strives always to the utmost, him can we save.

To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is to not have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.

To me the external existence of my soul is proved from my idea of activity. If I work incessantly until my death, nature will give me another form of existence when the present can no longer sustain my spirit.

People may live as much retired from the world as they please; but sooner or later, before they are aware, they will find themselves debtor or creditor to somebody.

The proper place for liberality is in the realm of the emotions.

If the mass of people hesitate to act, strike with swiftly and with boldness, the brave heart that understands and seizes opportunity can everything.