It's not the lack of ability or opportunity that holds you back; it is only a lack of confidence in yourself.

- Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

My exit is the result of too many entrees.

- Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

The beating of my own heart Was all the sound I heard.

- Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

They who have steeped their soul in prayer can every anguish calmly bear.

- Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

Great thoughts, great feelings came to them, Like instincts, unawares.

- Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

Love will always be the most powerful force.

- Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

A man's best things are nearest him, Lie close about his feet.

- Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

The virtue lies in the struggle, not the prize.

- Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

They who have steeped their souls in prayer Can every anguish calmly bear.

- Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton