We do not do well except when we know where the best is and when we are assured that we have touched it and hold its power within us.
Whence? wither? why? how? - these questions cover all philosophy.
Strength is natural, but grace is the growth of habit. This charming quality requires practice if it is to become lasting.
To the liberal ideas of the age must be opposed the moral ideas of all ages.
Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them.
Old age takes from the man of intellect no qualities save those that are useless to wisdom.