The teacher should make a concerted effort never to lose his temper in the presence of the class. If a man, he may take refuge in profane soliloquies. If a woman, she may follow the example of one sweet-faced tranquil girl who went out in the yard and gnawed a post.

Every time you acquire a new interest, even more, a new accomplishment, you increase your power of life.

You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.

Not doing more than the average is what keeps the average down.

A middle-aged cat will often play as unreservedly as a kitten, though he knows perfectly well it is only a game.

I divide all readers into two classes: those who read to remember and those who read to forget.

Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good plays, good company, good conversation - what are they? They are the happiest people in the world.