There is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in Idleness alone is there perpetual despair.

The lightning spark of thought generated in the solitary mind awakens its likeness in another mind.

One is weary of hearing about the omnipotence of money. I will say rather that, for a genuine man, it is not evil to be poor.

The mathematics of high achievement

In private life I never knew anyone interfere with other people's disputes but he heartily repented of it.

A laugh, to be joyous, must flow from a joyous heart, for without kindness, there can be no true joy.

The mystery of a person, indeed, is ever divine to him that has a sense for the godlike.