Men whose acts are at variance with their words command no respect, and what they say has but little weight.

Mere political reform will not cure the manifold evils which now afflict society. There requires a social reform, a domestic reform, an individual reform.

Great men are always exceptional men; and greatness itself is but comparative. Indeed, the range of most men in life is so limited that very few have the opportunity of being great.

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

Honorable industry always travels the same road with enjoyment and duty, and progress is altogether impossible without it.

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

Man cannot aspire if he looked down; if he rise, he must look up.