We advance in years somewhat in the manner of an invading army in a barren land; the age that we have reached, as the saying goes, we but hold with an outpost, and still keep open communications with the extreme rear and first beginnings of the march.

The man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.

He who has learned to love an art or science has wisely laid up riches against the day of riches.

If it comes to a swinging, swing all, say I.

The true wisdom is to be always seasonable, and to change with a good grace in changing circumstances.

Nothing made by brute force lasts.

I consider the success of my day based on the seeds I sow, not the harvest I reap.