Three things are to be looked to in a building: that it stand on the right spot; that it is securely founded; that it be successfully executed.

Let no one be like another, yet everyone like the highest. How is this done? Be each one perfect in himself.

Higher yet and higher out of clouds and night, nearer yet and nearer rising to the light - light, serene and holy where my soul may rest, purified and lowly, sanctified and blest.

Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise.

The most fortunate of men, Be he a king or commoner, is he Whose welfare is assured in his own home.

Every offense is avenged on earth.

There speaks the man of truly noble ways, Who will not listen to the words of praise. In modesty averse, and with deaf ears, He acts as though the others were his peers.