Mere connection with what is known as a superior race will not permanently carry an individual forward unless the individual has worth.

"I believe that any man's life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement, if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day, and as nearly as possible reaching the high water mark of pure and useful living."

The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.

Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.

"There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, simple and useful life."