“And while the law (of competition) may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department”

“Love is energy of life.”

“A position of eminence makes a great person greater and a small person less”

“There are only two ways of getting on in the world either by one's own industry, or by the stupidity of others”

“The man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled”

“No power in society, no hardship in your condition can depress you, keep you down, in knowledge, power, virtue, influence, but by your own consent.”