We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started.

Adversity, if for no other reason, is of benefit, since it is sure to bring a season of sober reflection. People see clearer at such times. Storms purify the atmosphere.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.

Never forget what a person says to you when they are angry.

A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It's jolted by every pebble on the road.

It is not the going out of port, but the coming in, that determines the success of a voyage.

Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things.

Tears are often the telescope by which men see far into heaven.