Each forward step we take we leave some phantom of ourselves behind.

Those who believe in our ability do more than stimulate us. They create for us an atmosphere in which it becomes easier to succeed.

If I am not pleased with myself, but should wish to be other than I am, why should I think highly of the influences which have made me what I am?

The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found indeed more faith than in half the creeds.

A liberal education is that which aims to develop faculty without ulterior views of profession or other means of gaining a livelihood. It considers man an end in himself and not an instrument whereby something is to be wrought. Its ideal is human perfection.

Each forward step we take we leave some phantom of ourselves behind.

If there were nothing else to trouble us, the fate of the flowers would make us sad.