The efforts which we make to escape from our destiny only serve to lead us into it.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

For the resolute and determined, there is time and opportunity.

We judge of a man's wisdom by his hope, knowing that the inexhaustibleness of nature is an immortal youth.

To this military attitude of the soul we give the name of Heroism... It is a self-trust which slights the restraints of prudence, in the plenitude of its energy and power to repair the harms it may suffer. The hero is a mind of such balance that no disturbances can shake his will.

Teaching is the perpetual end and office of all things. Teaching, instruction is the main design that shines through the sky and earth.

Thoughts come into our minds by avenues which we never left open, and thoughts go out of our minds through avenues which we never voluntarily opened.