We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters.

However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.

In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration.

Men always talk about the most important things to perfect strangers. In the perfect stranger we perceive man himself the image of a God is not disguised by resemblances to an uncle or doubts of wisdom of a mustache.

Wisdom is knowledge which has become a part of one's being.