Opportunities ... fall in the way of every man who is resolved to take advantage of them.

With will one can do anything.

This extraordinary metal, the soul of every manufacture, and the mainspring perhaps of civilised society. Of iron.

Diligence, above all, is the mother of good luck.

The iron rail proved a magicians' road. It virtually reduced England to a sixth of its size. It brought the country nearer to the town and the town to the country.... It energized punctuality, discipline, and attention; and proved a moral teacher by the influence of example.

Self-control is only courage under another form. It may also be regarded as the primary essence of character.

Enthusiasm..the sustaining power of all great action