Woman, above all other educators, educates humanly. Man is the brain, but woman is the heart, of humanity.

Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it.

Work is one of the best educators of practical character.

True politeness is consideration for the opinions of others. It has been said of dogmatism that it is only puppyism come to its full growth; and certainly the worst form this quality can assume is that of opinionativeness and arrogance.

Wisdom and understanding can only become the possession of individual men by travelling the old road of observation, attention, perseverance, and industry.

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.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. But all play and no work makes him something worse.