We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done.

We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done.

Let him not boast who puts his armor on as he who puts it off, the battle done.

Nothing with God can be accidental.

The hardest of all is learning to be a well of affection, and not a fountain, to show them that we love them, not when we feel like it, but when they do. -Nan Fairbrothernot of wasted affection, affection never was wasted, If it enrich not the heart of another, its waters, returning Back to their springs, like the rain, shall fill them full of refreshment; That which the fountain sends forth returns again to the fountain.

For age is opportunity no less Than youth itself, though in another dress, And as the evening twilight fades away The sky is filled with stars, invisible by day.

If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it; Every arrow that flies feels the attraction of the earth.

Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions.

Sail on, O Ship of State! Sail on, O Union, strong and great.

O thou sculptor, painter, poet! Take this lesson to thy heart: That is best which lieth nearest; Shape from that thy work of art.