Any victory would be dear at such a price.

Duty, then is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more; you should never wish to do less.

Shake off those gloomy feelings. Drive them away. Fix your mind and pleasures upon what is before you.All is bright if you will think it so. All is happy if you will make it so. Do not dream. It is too ideal, too imaginary. Dreaming by day, I mean. Live in the world you inhabit. Look upon things as they are. Take them as you find them. Make the best of them. Turn them to your advantage.

I consider the proper education of our youths one of the most important objects now to be attained and one from which the greatest benefits may be expected.

You must be careful how you walk and where you go, for there are those following you who will set their feet where yours are set.

I did only what my duty demanded. I could have taken no other course without dishonor.

It is easier to make our wishes conform to our means than to make our means conform to our wishes.