The essence of patriotism lies in a willingness to sacrifice for one's country, just as true greatness finds expression, not in blessings enjoyed, but in good bestowed.

The speech of one who knows what he is talking about and means what he says-it is thought on fire.

The greatest things ever done on Earth have been done little by little.

If we have to give up either religion or education, we should give up education.

If we desire rules to govern our spiritual development we turn back to the Sermon on the Mount.

Success is brought by continued labor and continued watchfulness. We must struggle on, not for one moment hesitate, nor take one backward step.

If matter mute and inanimate, though changed by the forces of Nature into a multitude of forms, can never die, will the spirit of man suffer annihilation when it has paid a brief visit, like a royal guest, to this tenement of clay?