"There are some people who are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses."

"I never could have done what I have done, without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one subject at a time."

"Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true."

"Subdue your appetites, my dears, and you've conquered human nature."

"I am not a very religious man, in the common acceptation of the term."