Life is given for wisdom, and yet we are not wise; for goodness, and we are not good; for overcoming evil, and evil remains; for patience and sympath….

The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates the sense of order, trains to forethought, and s….

There is no road to success but through a clear strong purpose. Nothing can take its place. A purpose underlies character, culture, position, attainm….

If you are animated by right principles, and are fully awakened to the true dignity of life, the subject of amusements may be left to settle itself..

If I could get the ear of every young man but for one word, it would be this: make the most and best of yourself. There is no tragedy like a wasted l….

Knowledge and personality make doubt possible, but knowledge is also the cure of doubt; and when we get a full and adequate sense of personality we a….

All truth is an achievement. If you would have truth at its value, go with it..

It is a sad thing to begin life with low conceptions of it. It may not be possible for a young man to measure life; but it is possible to say, I am r….

Saving habits - in itself an education is now. It reinforces your strengths, teaching you how to refuse, orderly thinking, think before you act and t….