Too great haste to repay an obligation is a kind of ingratitude.

Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.

The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.

We don't want that much failure.

Truth is in things, and not in words.

The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.