But as surely as such an hour comes, there comes also a star to break the darkened sky; let those who feel the battle-weariness at times remember.

When in places there may be but one or two to fight, it may seem of no avail; still let them be true and their numbers will be multiplied: love of truth is infectious.

When progress is arrested, don't brood on what is, but on what was once achieved, what has since survived, and what we may yet achieve.

If some have grown lax and temporise a little, with more firmness on your part mingle a little sympathy for them.

It is harder to live a consistent life than die a brave death.