He Was So Learned That He Could

The Doorstep To The Temple Of Wisdom Is A Knowledge Of Our Own Ignorance.

God Helps Them That Help Themselves.

Diligence Overcomes Difficulties; Sloth Makes Them.

By Playing At Chess Then, We May Learn: First: Foresight... Second: Circumspection... Third: Caution...and Lastly, We Learn By Chess The Habit Of Not Being Discouraged By Present Bad Appearances In The State Of Our Affairs, The Habit Of Hoping For A Favorable Chance, And That Of Persevering In The Secrets Of Resources

What Is Without Us Has No Connection With Happiness, Only So Far As The Preservation Of Our Lives And Health Depends Upon It. . . . Happiness Springs Immediately From The Mind.