“The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.”

“C'est l'inconnu qui excite l'ardeur des savants, qui, dans le seul connu, se flétriraient.”

“He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask a question is a fool forever. O-# It is the constant and determined effort that breaks down resistance and sweeps away all obstacles.”

“Success depends upon our previous preparations, and without such preparations there is sure to be failure.”

“As a rule, he or she that has the most information will have the greatest success in life.”