History, as it lies at the root of all science, is also the first distinct product of man's spiritual nature, his earliest expression of what may be called thought.

Every day that is born into the world comes like a burst of music and rings the whole day through, and you make of it a dance, a dirge, or a life march, as you will.

Do not be embarrassed by your mistakes. Nothing can teach us better than our understanding of them. This is one of the best ways of self-education.

Reality, if rightly interpreted, is grander than fiction.

Caution is the lower story of prudence.

Without kindness there can be no true joy.

The Ideal is in thyself, the impediments too is in thyself.