Man is always more than he can know of himself; consequently, his accomplishments, time and again, will come as a surprise to him.

Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.

Every man must patiently bide his time. He must wait / not in listless idleness but in constant, steady, cheerful endeavors, always willing and fulfilling and accomplishing his task, that when the occasion comes he may be equal to the occasion.

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after.

Whoever benefits his enemy with straightforward intention that man's enemies will soon fold their hands in devotion.

As unto the bow the cord is, / So unto the man is woman; / Though she bends him, she obeys him, / Though she draws him, yet she follows; / Useless each without the other!