Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look it.

I write with experiences in mind, but I don't write about them, I write out of them.

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

Drop the idea that you are Atlas carrying the world on your shoulders. The world would go on even without you. Don't take yourself so seriously.

For we walk by faith, not by sight

When you learn, teach, when you get, give.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

Never ruin an apology with an excuse.

Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.

Doubt is the origin of wisdom

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.

Anywhere you go in the world is what you make of it, not what you read in books.

To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.

It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

I've never known any trouble than an hour's reading didn't assuage.

There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.

Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

Whatever it is you're seeking won't come in the form you're expecting.

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.