Emile Souvestre born 1806.
John Lothrop Motley born 1814.
Henry James born 1843.
Abraham Lincoln died 1865.
Two thirds of human existence are wasted in hesitation, and the last
third in repentance.
--Emile Souvestre.
And, having thus chosen our course, let us renew our trust in God
and go forward without fear and with manly hearts.
--Abraham Lincoln.
The barriers are not erected which shall say to aspiring talent,
"Thus far and no further."
--Beethoven.
Be strong and of good courage.
--Joshua 1. 6.
Almighty God, I pray that I may always be alive to my opportunities,
but may I never leave others impoverished by taking advantage of them.
May my prosperity be conducted with my eyes open, guarding what I give
and receive, that my possessions may remain valuable through life.
Amen.