If a man writes a book, let him set down only what he knows. I have guesses enough of my own.

For a man to achieve all that is demanded of him he must regard himself as greater than he is.

Wood burns because it has the proper stuff in it; and a man becomes famous because he has the proper stuff in him.

The most happy man is he who knows how to bring into relation the end and beginning of his life.

The coward only threatens when he is safe.

The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection.