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

Men who are resolved to find a way for themselves will always find opportunities enough; and if they do not find them, they will make them.

Childhood is like a mirror, which reflects in after life the images first presented to it.

Like men, nations are purified and strengthened by trials.

It is energy - the central element of which is will - that produces the miracle that is enthusiasm in all ages. Everywhere it is what is called force of character and the sustaining power of all great action

The great and good do no die even in this world. Embalmed in books, their spirits walk abroad. The book is a living voice. It is an intellect to which one still listens.

With will one can do anything.