A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

Being educated means to prefer the best not only to the worst but to the second best.

Whenever it is in any way possible, every boy and girl should choose as his life work some occupation which he should like to do anyhow, even if he did not need the money.

I find daily life not always joyous, but always interesting. I have some sad days and nights, but none that are dull. As I advance deeper into the vale of years, I live with constantly increasing gusto and excitement. I am sure it all means something; in the last analysis, I am an optimist because I believe in God. Those who have no faith are quite naturally pessimists and I do not blame them.

There is never much trouble in any family where the children hope someday to resemble their parents.

Marriage is a fine and sacred thing if you make it so.

The final test of a gentleman is his respect for those who can be of no possible service to him.