Those who aren't making mistakes probably aren't making anything.

An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.

Persons with comparatively moderate powers will accomplish much, if they apply themselves wholly and indefatigably to one thing at a time.

Enthusiasm..the sustaining power of all great action

Example teaches better than precept. It is the best modeler of the character of men and women. To set a lofty example is the richest bequest a man can leave behind him.

The best school of discipline is home. Family life is God's own method of training the young, and homes are very much as women make them.

Commonplace though it may appear, this doing of one's duty embodies the highest ideal of life and character. There may be nothing heroic about it; but the common lot of men is not heroic.