Energy.—The longer I live, the more deeply am I convinced that that which makes the difference between one man and another—between the weak and powerful, the great and insignificant—is energy, invincible determination; a purpose once formed, and then death or victory. This quality will do anything that is to be done in the world; and no two-legged creature can become a man without it.—Charles Buxton.
The truest wisdom is a resolute determination.—Napoleon.
To think we are able is almost to be so; to determine upon attainment is frequently attainment itself. Thus earnest resolution has often seemed to have about it almost a savor of omnipotence.—Samuel Smiles.
Oh! for a forty parson power.—Byron.
Daniel Webster struck me much like a steam-engine in trousers.—Sydney Smith.
This world belongs to the energetic.—Emerson.
Enjoyment.—Whatever advantage we snatch beyond the certain portion allotted us by nature is like money spent before it is due, which at the time of regular payment will be missed and regretted.—Johnson.
Ennui.—I have also seen the world, and after long experience have discovered that ennui is our greatest enemy, and remunerative labor our most lasting friend.—Möser.
I am wrapped in dismal thinking.—Shakespeare.
Enthusiasm.—Enthusiasts soon understand each other.—Washington Irving.