We are very near to greatness: one step and we are safe; can we not take the leap?

Why need I volumes, if one word suffice?

As a man thinketh, so is he, and as a man chooseth, so is he.

The one thing in the world, of value, is the active soul

Nature never rhymes her children, nor makes two men alike. When we see a great man, we fancy a resemblance to some historical person, and predict the sequel of his character and fortune, a result which he is sure to disappoint. None will ever solve the problem of his character according to our prejudice, but only in his high unprecedented way.

Commerce is a game of skill which everyone cannot play and few can play well.

Health and appetite impart the sweetness to sugar, bread and meat.