Language the most forcible proceeds from the man who is most sincere. The way to speak with power, or to write words that pierce mankind to the quick, is to speak and write honestly.

The practice of perseverance is the discipline of the noblest virtues. To run well, we must run to the end. It is not the fighting but the' conquering that gives a hero his title to renown.

Those who do the least themselves are always the severest critics upon the noble achievements of others.

True emotions and sincere words never perish. The great heart of humanity gladly receives and embalms every true utterance of the humblest of its offspring.

The advent of truth, like the dawn of day, agitates the elements, while it disperses the gloom.

He is always the severest censor of the merit of others who has the least worth of his own.

Perseverance is the master impulse of the firmest souls, the discipline of the noblest virtues, and the guaranty of acquisitions the most invigorating in their use and inestimable in their worth.

While the censorious man is most severe in judging others, he is invariably the most ready to repel any animadversions made upon himself...

Ability for stupendous toil is lodged in every human spirit, a grand gift from the God of nature; but only the persevering worker knows what this latent power is able to achieve.

The period of youth is the glory of nature, and the healthful development of all the resources of strength deposited in our nature is the glory of youth.

Lying is sometimes acted, insinuated, or implied, in a manner as injurious and shameful as when the falsehood is spoken outright.

The greatest wisdom consists in knowing one's own follies.

What was once my FUTURE is now my PAST

Harvest is a joyful time of gathering the produce of the land

True leaders live their values everywhere, not just in the workplace.

All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone.

It's hard to imagine a more potent sign of a weak, declining empire than having one's national 'credibility' depend upon periodically bombing other countries.

Beloveds, you are fine, just the way you are! Perfect in your imperfection! You are divine! Growing brighter and more brilliant each day, you can accept the truth of who you are.

As set forth by theologians, the idea of 'God' is an argument that assumes its own conclusions, and proves nothing.

Be an all-out, not a hold-out.

Love is stealthy hiding under ribs.