Self-trust is the first secret of success, the belief that if you are here the authorities of the universe put you here, and for cause, or with some task strictly appointed you in your constitution, and so long as you work at that you are well and successful

Insist on your life, never imitate... do that which is assigned to you, and you cannot hope too much or dare too much.

To live the greatest number of good hours is wisdom.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety.

Nature is not slow to equip us in the prison-uniform of the party to which we adhere.

The populace drags down the gods to their own level.