It is often said that the earth belongs to the race, as if raw land was a boon, or gift.
Never was flattery lost on a poet's ear; a simple race, they waste their toil for the vain tribute of a smile.
Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities.
Without courage there cannot be truth, and without truth there can be no other virtue.
A sound head, an honest heart, and an humble spirit are the three best guides through time and to eternity.
If you once turn on your side after the hour at which you ought to rise, it is all over. Bolt up at once.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Why should I stretch? Does a cheetah stretch before it chases its prey?
Nothing isn't better or worse than anything. Nothing is just. . . nothing.
Giving is good, but taking is bad and brings death.
There is no beauty, if it doesn't show some of the terribleness of life.