Every ship that comes to America got its chart from Columbus.

A weed is a plant whose virtue is not yet known.

Sport is the bloom and glow of a perfect health. The great will not condescend to take anything seriously; all must be as gay as the song of a canary, though it were the building of cities, or the eradication of old and foolish churches and nations, which have cumbered the earth long thousands of years.

Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might.

No great man ever complains of want of opportunity.

The god of Victory is said to be one-handed, but Peace gives victory to both sides.

He who has acquired the ability, may wait securely the occasion of making it felt and appreciated, and know that it will not loiter.