The man who achieves makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest mistake of all - doing nothing

None but the well-bred man knows how to confess a fault, or acknowledge himself in an error.

After crosses and losses men grow humbler and wiser

Serving God is doing good to man, but praying is thought an easier service and therefore more generally chosen.

Beware of the little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.

It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.