We cannot rise higher than our thought of ourselves.

The best thing about giving of ourselves is that what we get is always better than what we give. The reaction is greater than the action.

The Universe is one great kindergarten for man. Everything that exists has brought with it its own peculiar lesson.

The Universe is one great kindergarten for man. Everything that exists has brought with it its own peculiar lesson. The mountain teaches stability and grandeur; the ocean immensity and change. Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and crystal snowflakes, - every form of animate or inanimate existence, leaves its impress upon the soul of man. Even the bee and ant have brought their little lessons of industry and economy.

There is no stimulus like that which comes from the consciousness of knowing that others believe in us.

Poverty often hides her charms under an ugly mask; yet thousands have been forced into greatness by their very struggle to keep the wolf from the door.

Something greater than wealth, grander even than fame — that manhood, character, stand for success, and that nothing else really does.