To a resolute mind, wishing to do is the first step toward doing. But if we do not wish to do a thing it becomes impossible.

The three indispensable of genius are: understanding, feeling, and perseverance; the three things that enrich genius are: contentment of mind, the cherishing of good thoughts, and the exercise of memory

A stubborn mind conduces as little to wisdom or even to knowledge, as a stubborn temper to happiness

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth.

Affliction is not sent in vain, young man, From that good God, who chastens whom he loves.

Three things a wise man will not trust, The wind, the sunshine of an April day, And woman's plighted faith.