An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory.

If we live truly, we shall see truly. It is as easy for the strong man to be strong, as it is for the weak to be weak.

Experience is the only teacher, and we get his lesson indifferently in any school.

Now that is the wisdom of a man, in every instance of his labor, to hitch his wagon to a star, and see his chore done by the gods themselves. That is the way we are strong, by borrowing the might of the elements. The forces of steam, gravity, galvanism, light, magnets, wind, fire, serve us day by day and cost us nothing.

No performance is worth loss of geniality. 'Tis a cruel price we pay for certain fancy goods called fine arts and philosophy.

Teach the children! It is painting in fresco.

He decided to give up his large ambition of knowledge and action for any narrow craft or profession, aiming at a much more comprehensive calling, the art of living.