To do anything in this world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in, and scramble through as well as we can.

A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.

Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.

Errors, to be dangerous, must have a great deal of truth mingled with them. It is only from this alliance that they can ever obtain an extensive circulation.

we know nothing of tomorrow, our business is to be good and happy today

Find fault when you must find fault in private, and if possible sometime after the offense, rather than at the time.