He passed me on the street,
And never guessed
The strength he gave my heart,
And needed rest.
His noble face so shone
With holiness,
The very sight of it
Could not but bless.
I met him only once
Upon my way,
Many years ago,
And yet to-day
That face of light and strength
Still dwells with me;
The man "had been with God"--
'Twas plain to see.
--_Edith Campbell Babbitt._
1848
Men of age * * * content themselves with a mediocrity of success.
--_Bacon._
1849
Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal. The
winner is he who gives himself to his work.
1850
If you would go to the top, first go to the bottom.
1851
The worst use that can be made of success is to boast of it.
--_Sir Arthur Helps._
1852
Mediocrity succeeds best in the world.
--_Colton._
1853