A more glorious victory cannot be gained over another than this, that when the injury began on his part, the kindness begins on ours.

— L.G. Abell

An ordinary intellect will, by industry and perseverance, often accomplish more than much superior one, deficient in energy and the power of endurance.

— L.G. Abell

It is not because things are difficult that we dare not undertake them. Be then bold in spirit. Indulge no doubts, for doubts are traitors.

— L.G. Abell

The deepest wretchedness often results from a perpetual continuation of petty trials.

— L.G. Abell

You know not what you are capable of doing; you cannot sound the ocean of thought within you. You must labor, keep at it, and dig deep and long before you will begin to realize much. Be inactive - mourn because you were not created a giant in intellect, and you will die a fool.

— L.G. Abell