There is no doubt such a thing as chance, but I see no reason why Providence should not make use of it..

The birth of a child is the imprisonment of a soul. The soul must work its way out of prison, and, in doing so, provide itself with wings for a futur….

The effect of character is always to command consideration. We sport and toy and laugh with men or women who have none, but we never confide in them..

He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius..