The Romans rightly employed the same word (virtus) to designate courage, which is, in a physical sense, what the other is in a moral; the highest virtue of all being victory over ourselves.

It is the close observation of little things which is the secret of success in business, in art, in science, and in every pursuit of life.

This extraordinary metal, the soul of every manufacture, and the mainspring perhaps of civilised society. Of iron.

Hope... is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes has within him the gift of miracles.

The truest politeness comes of sincerity.

Good character is property. It is the noblest of all possessions.

Energy of will may be defined to be the very central power of character in a man.