He who labours not, cannot enjoy the reward of labour.

It is not eminent talent that is required to ensure success in any pursuit, so much as purpose-not merely the power to achieve, but the will to labour energetically and perseveringly. Hence energy of will may be defined to be the very central power of character in a man-in a word, it is the Man himself.

The iron rail proved a magicians' road. It virtually reduced England to a sixth of its size. It brought the country nearer to the town and the town to the country.... It energized punctuality, discipline, and attention; and proved a moral teacher by the influence of example.

Even happiness itself may become habitual. There is a habit of looking at the bright side of things, and also of looking at the dark side.

Those who have most to do, and are willing to work, will find the most time.

Progress, of the best kind, is comparatively slow

The reason why so little is done, is generally because so little is attempted.