It is not much for its beauty that makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanates from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
Most advances in science come when a person for one reason or another is forced to change fields.
When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long. Take the reason of the thing into your mind and then look forward. Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.
When you close your doors, and make darkness within, remember never to say that you are alone, for you are not alone; nay, God is within, and your genius is within. And what need have they of light to see what you are doing?
When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
When everyone is against you, it means that you are absolutely wrong-- or absolutely right.
People will buy anything that is one to a customer.