The first duty of man is that of subduing fear. We must get rid of fear; we cannot act at all till then.

Wonder is the basis of worship

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope.

Dishonesty is the raw material not of quacks only, but also in great part of dupes.

The glory of a workman, still more of a master workman, that he does his work well, ought to be his most precious possession, like the honor of a soldier, dearer to him than life.

We are the miracle of miracles, the great inscrutable mystery of God.

Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, and its power of endurance-the cheerful man will do more in the same time, will do it; better, will preserve it longer, than the sad or sullen.

The wise man is but a clever infant spelling letters from a hierographical prophetic book, the lexicon of which lies in eternity.

The mystery of a Person, indeed, is ever divine, to him that has a sense for the Godlike.

Experience is the best of schoolmasters, only the school fees are heavy.