Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.

A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.

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

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

All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

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

Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things.

The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

If you listen to your fears, you will die never knowing what a great person you might have been.