“Nothing is more simple than greatness; indeed, to be simple is to be great.”

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

“Love what is simple and beautiful. These are the essentials.”

“Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think.”

“Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force, that thoughts rule the world.”

“Manners require time, and nothing is more vulgar than haste.”

“Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly and they will show themselves great.”