I've always believed that hard work and perseverance can overcome any obstacle.

The melancholy science from which I make this offering to my friend relates to a region that from time immemorial was regarded as the true field of philosophy, but which, since the latter's conversion into method, has lapsed into intellectual neglect, sententious whimsy, and finally oblivion.

Every individual has a place to fill in the world and is important in some respect whether he chooses to be so or not.