He who recognizes no higher logic than that of the shilling may become a very rich man, and yet remain all the while an exceedingly poor creature; for riches are no proof whatever of moral worth, and their glitter often serves only to draw attention to the worthlessness of their possessor, as the glow-worm's light reveals the grub.

The very greatest things - great thoughts, discoveries, inventions - have usually been nurtured in hardship, often pondered over in sorrow, and at length established with difficulty.

Self-control is only courage under another form.

An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.

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

Politeness goes far, yet costs nothing.

Self-respect is the noblest garment with which a man can clothe himself, the most elevating feeling with which the mind can be inspired.