Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life.

That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.

You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them.

Know the joy of life by piling good deed on good deed until no rift or cranny appears between them.

Courage is not a virtue of value among other personal values like love or fidelity. It is the foundation that underlies and gives reality to all other virtues and personal values. Without courage our love pales into mere dependency. Without courage our fidelity becomes conformism.

Freedom is man's capacity to take a hand in his own development. It is our capacity to mold ourselves.