Determine never to be idle. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.

The advertisement is the most truthful part of a newspaper.

One man with courage is a majority.

Action will delineate and define you.

I do not take a single newspaper, nor read one a month, and I feel myself infinitely the happier for it.

Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.

Let what will be said or done, preserve your sang froid immovably, and to every obstacle oppose patience, perseverance and soothing language

Do not bite at the bait of pleasure, till you know there is no hook beneath it.

If you have to eat crow, eat it while it's young and tender.