A crowd is not necessarily company, but neither need it necessarily prevent thought or disturb peace of mind.

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

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.

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.

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

Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of Heaven.