The Yankee is one who, if he once gets his teeth set on a thing, all creation can't make him let go.

There is a genius of a nation, which is not to be found in the numerical citizens, but which characterizes the society.

We do not yet trust the unknown power of thoughts.

We are never without a pilot. When we know not how to steer, and dare not hoist a sail, we can drift. The current knows the way, though we do not. The ship of heaven guides itself, and will not accept a wooden rudder.

The longest wave is quickly lost in the sea.

Always do what you are afraid to do.

Respect the child. Be not too much his parent. Trespass not on his solitude.