Many a blessing has been recognized too late.

A Cheerful friend is like a sunny day, which sheds its brightness on all around.

Those who have not distinguished themselves at school need not on that account be discouraged. the greatest minds do not necessarily ripen the quickest.

The world would be better and brighter if people were taught the duty of being happy as well as the happiness of doing their duty.

Many of the greatest men have owed their success to industry rather than to cleverness.

A kind word will give more pleasure than a present.

In this world we do not see things as they are. We see them as we are, because what we see depends mainly on what we are looking for.