The dead might as well try to speak to the living as the old to the young.
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.
There are several good protections against temptations, but the surest is cowardice.
Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.
Nothing is as certain as that the vices of leisure are gotten rid of by being busy.
...happiness gives us the energy which is the basis of health.
It is wonderful how quickly you get used to things, even the most astonishing.