Life is of little value unless it be consecrated by duty.

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.

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.

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.

All life is a struggle.... Under competition the lazy man is put under the necessity of exerting himself; and if he will not exert himself, he must fall behind. If he do not work, neither shall he eat.

The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at once.

Progress however, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step.