Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working.

Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good.

Your success and happiness lie in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.

Don't underestimate the power of your own potential.

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

No matter how dull, or how mean, or how wise a man is, he feels that happiness is his indisputable right.