Do definite good; first of all to yourself, then to definite persons.

We are more disturbed by a calamity which threatens us than by one which has befallen us.

Our prejudices are like physical infirmities — we cannot do what they prevent us from doing.

Worry, whatever its source, weakens, takes away courage, and shortens life.

Be suspicious of your sincerity when you are the advocate of that upon which your livelihood depends.

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.

If all were gentle and contented as sheep, all would be as feeble and helpless.