Help from without is often enfeebling in its effects, but help from within invariably invigorates (p.9). - Samuel Smiles

Although genius always commands admiration, character most secures respect. The former is more the product of brain-power, the latter of heart-power; and in the long run it is the heart that rules in life. Men of genius stand to society in the relation of its intellect, as men of character of its conscience; and while the former are admired, the latter are followed.

Good actions give strength to ourselves, and inspire good actions in others.

The most influential of all the virtues are those which are the most in request for daily use. They wear the best, and last the longest.