All love that has not friendship for its base, is like a mansion built upon the sand.

No difficulty can discourage, no obstacle dismay, no trouble dishearten the man who has acquired the art of being alive. Difficulties are but dares of fate, obstacles but hurdles to try his skill, troubles but bitter tonics to give him strength; and he rises higher and looms greater after each encounter with adversity.

So many gods, so many creeds, so many paths that wind and wind while just the art of being kind is all the sad world needs.

Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.

The truest greatness lies in being kind, the truest wisdom in a happy mind.

To sin by silence, when we should protest, Makes cowards out of men.

When we tire of well-worn ways, we seek for new. This restless craving in the souls of men spurs them to climb, and to seek the mountain view.

'Tis easy enough to be pleasant, When life flows along like a song; But the man worth while is the one who will smile when everything goes dead wrong.

There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.

The man who radiates good cheer, who makes life happier wherever he meets it, is always a man of vision and faith.

And the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through tears.