The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constantly divide the people of the world into two classes and those who do not.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

Thegreatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.