A thing that many young fellows don't seem to realism at first is that success depends on oneself and not on a kindly fate, nor on the interest of powerful friends.

"Be Prepared." "Be prepared for what?" "Why, for any old thing."

We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it.

Loyalty is a feature in a boy's character that inspires boundless hope.

Look wide, and even when you think you are looking wide - look wider still.

The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.

Happiness is open to all, since, when you boil it down, it merely consists of contentment with what you have got and doing what you can for other people.