There is a vulgar incredulity, which in historical matters, as well as in those of religion, finds it easier to doubt than to examine.

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.

It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.

To all, to each, a fair good-night, and pleasing dreams, and slumbers light.

The willow which bends to the tempest often escapes better than the oak which resists it.

O woman! in our hours of ease Uncertain, coy, and hard to please, And variable as the shade By the light quivering aspen made; When pain and anguish wring the brow, A ministering angel thou!

Is death the last sleep? No, it is the last and final awakening.

Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities.

If you once turn on your side after the hour at which you ought to rise, it is all over. Bolt up at once.

How pleasant it is for a father to sit at his child's board. It is like an aged man reclining under the shadow of an oak which he has planted.

Look back, and smile on perils past.

You know, everything's a sort of lie, and then you die.

Mrs. Lynde says, 'Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall not be disappointed.

Great leaders make an impact with limited resources and inefficient leaders cannot yield good returns even with abundant resources.

In time of peace prepare for war.

Algebra is the intellectual instrument which has been created for rendering clear the quantitative aspects of the world.

My earliest memory is of feeling different. My parents told me that I wasn't like other children.

Don't lower your standards for anything or anyone.

A woman would never make a nuclear bomb. They would never make a weapon that kills, no, no. They'd make a weapon that makes you feel bad for a while.

What is the mirror of Being? Non-being. Bring non-being as your gift, if you are not a fool.

You can tell a lot about a person by who his or her heroes are.