He has spent his life best who has enjoyed it most; God will take care that we do not enjoy it any more than is good for us.
Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong?
Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.
A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future will not be equal to our present?
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.
You only live once — but if you work it right, once is enough.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.