There never was a strong character that was not made strong by discipline of the will; there never was a strong people that did not rank subordination and discipline among the signal virtues. Subjection to moods is the mark of a deteriorating morality. There is no baser servitude than that of the man whose caprices are his masters, and a nation composed of such men could not long preserve its liberties.

The faith that stands on authority is not faith.

We forget ourselves and our destinies in health, and the chief use of temporary sickness is to remind us of these concerns.

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life. Football is four 15-minute quarters. Plus timeouts and commercials.

Let no one honour me with tears, or bury me with lamentation. Why? Because I fly hither and thither, living in the mouths of me.

A deep man believes that the evil eye can whither, the heart's blessing can heal, and that love can overcome all odds.

Nature is methodical, and doeth her work well. Time is never to be hurried.