"Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings."

"Success supposes endeavour."

"A vast deal may be done by those who dare to act."

"To be sure you know no actual good of me, but nobody thinks of that when they fall in love."

"You must learn some of my philosophy. Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure."

"Good things aren't supposed to just fall into your lap. God is very generous, but He expects you to do your part first."