Men should not trust in God as if God did all, and yet labor earnestly as is he himself did all.

Few ever live to old age, and fewer still ever became distinguished, who were not in the habit of early rising.

Early morning hath gold in its mouth.

It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.

Who escapes duty, avoids a gain.

It is one of the worst of errors to suppose that there is any path for safety except that of duty.

Let us forever forget that every station in life is necessarily that each deserves our respect; that not the station itself; but the worthy fulfillment of its duties does honor the man.

Man is not born to solve the problem of the universe, but to find out what he has to do; and to restrain himself within the limits of his comprehension.

Can any man or woman choose duties? No more that they can choose their birthplace, or their father or mother.

God always has an angel of help for those who are willing to do their duty.