Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession -a property entirely our own.

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

It is a grand old name, that of gentleman, and has been recognized as a rank and power in all stages of society. To possess this character is a dignity of itself, commanding the instinctive homage of every generous mind, and those who will not bow to titular rank will yet do homage to the gentleman. His qualities depend not upon fashion or manners, but upon moral worth; not on personal possessions, but on personal qualities.

Alexander the Great valued learning so highly, that he used to say he was more indebted to Aristotle for giving him knowledge than to his father Philip for life.

No good thing is ever lost. Nothing dies, not even life which gives up one form only to resume another. No good action, no good example dies. It lives forever in our race. While the frame moulders and disappears, the deed leaves an indelible stamp, and molds the very thought and will of future generations.

The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at once.

Cheerfulness is also an excellent wearing quality. It has been called the bright weather of the heart.