The apprenticeship of difficulty is one which the greatest of men have had to serve.

The great lesson of biography is to show what man can be and do at his best. A noble life put fairly on record acts like an inspiration to others.

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

Labour may be a burden and a chastisement, but it is also an honour and a glory. Without it, nothing can be accomplished.

Help from without is often enfeebling in its effects, but help from within invariably invigorates.

The highest culture is not obtained from the teacher when at school or college, so much as by our ever diligent self-education when we become men.

Work is one of the best educators of practical character.