Men often discover their affinity to each other by the mutual love they have for a book.

Example teaches better than precept. It is the best modeler of the character of men and women. To set a lofty example is the richest bequest a man can leave behind him.

It's not enough to have a dream, Unless you're willing to pursue it. It's not enough to know what's right, Unless you're strong enough to do it. It's not enough to learn the truth, Unless you also learn to live it. It's not enough to reach for love, Unless you care enough to give it 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.

Hope... is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes has within him the gift of miracles.

Even happiness itself may become habitual. There is a habit of looking at the bright side of things, and also of looking at the dark side.

For want of self-restraint many men are engaged all their lives in fighting with difficulties of their own making.

Although genius always commands admiration, character most secures respect. The former is more the product of the brain, the latter of heart-power; and in the long run it is the heart that rules in life.