“Even the elephant carries but a small trunk on his journeys.”

“Every man is tasked to make his life, even in its details, worthy of the contemplation of his most elevated and critical hour.”

“There is no beginning too small.”

“A wise man has doubts even in his best moments. Real truth is always accompanied by hesitations. If I could not hesitate, I could not believe.”

“When you right or extricate a ducking businessman (take him out of chancery) and set him before the wind again, it is worth the while to look and see if he has any seed of success under him. Such a one you may know afar. He floats more slowly and steadily, carrying weight--and of his enterprise, expect results.”

“One little chore to do, one little commission to fulfil, one message to carry, would spoil heaven itself.”

“For it matters not how small the beginning may seem to be: what is once done well is done forever.”