The counting-room maxims liberally expounded are laws of the Universe. The merchant's economy is a coarse symbol of the soul's economy. It is, to spend for power, and not for pleasure.

Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force - that thoughts rule the world.

Put God in your debt. Every stroke shall be repaid. The longer the payment is with-held, the better for you; for compound interest on compound interest is the rate and usage of this exchequer.

Whatever we think and say is wonderfully better for our spirits and trust in another mouth.

Let us leave hurry to slaves.

It is doubtless a vice to turn one's eyes inward too much, but I am my own comedy and tragedy.

Human character evermore publishes itself. The most fugitive deed and word, the intimated purpose, express character.