The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should have the opportunity of teaching itself. What does it matter if the pupil know a little more or a little less? A boy who leaves school knowing much, but hating his lessons, will soon have forgotten all he ever learned; while another who had acquired a thirst for knowledge, even if he had learned little, would soon teach himself more than the first ever knew.

Everyone must have felt that a cheerful friend is like a sunny day, which sheds its brightness on all around; and most of us can, as we choose, make of this world either a palace or a prison.

We must not sit still and look for miracles; up and doing, and the Lord will be with thee.

Great battles are really won before they are actually fought. To control our passions we must govern our habits, and keep watch over ourselves in the small details of everyday life.

We often hear of people breaking down from overwork, but in nine out of ten they are really suffering from worry or anxiety.

A day of worry is more exhausting than a week of work.

False pleasures come from without and are imperfect: happiness is internal and our own.