The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn.

Many a blessing has been recognized too late.

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

It would be a great thing if people could be brought to realize that they can never add to the sum of their happiness by doing wrong.

We profit little by books we do not enjoy.

Do not lay things too much to heart. No one is ever really beaten unless he is discouraged.

Your character will be what you yourself choose to make it.