First find the man in yourself if you will inspire manliness in others.

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciples.

To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph over old age.

Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength not my weakness.

Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.

The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence.