Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn.

Unless a tree has borne blossoms in spring, you will vainly look for fruit on it in autumn.

It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty

He that climbs the tall tree has won right to the fruit, He that leaps the wide gulf should prevail in his suit.

One hour of life, crowded to the full with glorious action, and filled with noble risks, is worth whole years of those mean observances of paltry decorum.

Discretion is being able to raise your eyebrow instead of your voice.