There is really no insurmountable barrier save your own inherent weakness of purpose.

The force of character is cumulative.

Free should be the scholar - free and brave.

Housekeeping is not beautiful; it cheers and raises neither the husband, the wife, nor the child; neither the host nor the guest;it oppresses women. A house kept to the end of prudence is laborious without joy; a house kept to the end of display is impossible to all but a few women, and their success is dearly bought.

The poorest experience is rich enough for all the purposes of expressing thought

The world of men show like a comedy without laughter: populations, interests, government, history; 't is all toy figures in a toyhouse.

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.