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

A great part of courage is the courage of having done the thing before.

Many great actions are committed in small struggles.

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

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.

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

Death comes to all, but great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the sun grows cold.

Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.

Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion.

The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.