Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested; that is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.

Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand--and melting like a snowflake...

People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom.

The worst men often give the best advice.

Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.

You cannot teach a child to take care of himself unless you will let him try to take care of himself. He will make mistakes and out of these mistakes will come his wisdom.

There is no comparison between that which is lost by not succeeding and that which is lost by not trying.

They are happy men whose natures sort with their vocations.

We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps.