The world is full of willing people, some willing to work, the rest willing to let them.

Fear not those who argue but those who dodge.

Testimony is like an arrow shot from a long-bow; its force depends on the strength of the hand that draws it. But argument is like an arrow from a cross-bow, which has equal force if drawn by a child or a man.

Hay is more acceptable to an ass than gold.

Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement - and we will make the goal.

If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather that dull and unresponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabilities.

What is all wisdom save a collection of platitudes? But the man who orders his life according to their teachings cannot go far wrong.

There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it.

Anxiety is the rust of life, destroying its brightness and weakening its power. A childlike and abiding trust in Providence is its best preventive and remedy.

The size of a man is measured by the size of the thing that makes him angry.