Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
We have really everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language.
You never know till you try to reach them how accessible men are; but you must approach each man by the right door.
Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working.
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
Because we don't think about future generations, they will never forget us.
When we lose one we love, our bitterest tears are called forth by the memory of hours when we loved not enough.