Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.

There are many of us that are willing to do great things for the Lord, but few of us are willing to do little things.

One sees great things from the valley only small things from the peak.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.

There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.

Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.

There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.

A constant struggle, a ceaseless battle to bring success from inhospitable surroundings, is the price of all great achievements.

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune but great minds rise above them.