In the world of thought a man’s rank is determined, not by his average work, but by his highest achievement. - John Lancaster Spalding

Reform the world within thyself, which is thy proper world.

What is greatly desired, but long deferred, gives little pleasure, when at length it is ours, for we have lived with it in imagination until we have grown weary of it, having ourselves, in the meanwhile, become other.

Place before thyself the ideal of perfection, not that of happiness, for by doing what makes thee wiser and better, thou shalt find the peace and joy in which happiness consists.