“ For a man to attain to an eminent degree in learning costs him time, watching, hunger, nakedness, dizziness in the head, weakness in the stomach, and other inconveniences. ”

“ One man scorned and covered with scars still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable stars and the world will be better for this. ”

“ He who loses wealth loses much he who loses a friend loses more but he that loses his courage loses all. ”

“ To withdraw is not to run away, and to stay is no wise action, when there's more reason to fear than to hope. ”

“ No fathers or mothers think their own children ugly. ”

“ There is also this benefit in brag, that the speaker is unconsciously expressing his own ideal. Humor him by all means, draw it all out, and hold him to it. ”

“ Never stand begging for that which you have the power to earn. ”

“ The knowledge of yourself will preserve you from vanity. ”

“ To be prepared is half the victory. ”

“ Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our deeds. ”