The undertaking of a new action brings new strength.
There is an evil tendency underlying all our technology - the tendency to do what is reasonable even when it isn't any good.
No man remains quite what he was when he recognizes himself.
I think it is good that books still exist, but they do make me sleepy.
Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.
It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen.
Treat all disasters as if they were trivialities but never treat a triviality as if it were a disaster.