No star ever rose or set without influence somewhere.

No life Can be pure in its purpose or strong in its strife And all life not be purer and stronger thereby.

We are but as the instrument of Heaven. Our work is not design, but destiny.

Don't be so humble--you are not that great.

O be very sure That no man will learn anything at all, Unless he first will learn humility.

There is purpose in pain, Otherwise it were devilish.