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.

Time is of no account with great thoughts, which are as fresh to -day as when they first passed through their authors' minds ages ago.

Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make 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.

The cheapest of all things is kindness, its exercise requiring the least possible trouble and self-sacrifice. Win hearts, said Burleigh to Queen Elizabeth, and you have all men's hearts and purses.

The great high-road of human welfare lies along the old highway of steadfast welldoing; and they who are the most persistent, and work in the truest spirit, will invariably be the most successful.

Persons with comparatively moderate powers will accomplish much, if they apply themselves wholly and indefatigably to one thing at a time.