When the man is at home, his standing in society is well known and quietly taken; but when he is abroad, it is problematical, and is dependent on the success of his manners.

There is no way to success in art but to take off your coat, grind paint, and work like a digger on the railroad, all day and every day.

Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man. His character determines the character of the organization.

Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect.

Morality is the object of government.

When he is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something; he has been put on his wits, on his manhood; he has gained facts; learns his ignorance; is cured of the insanity of conceit; has got moderation and real skill.

No one can cheat you out of ultimate success but yourself.