You should know this: business is a living, strong beast; you must manage it ably; you must put a strong bridle on it or it will conquer you.

Try to stand above your business.

Place yourself so that it will all be under your feet; that each little tack shall be visible to you." Foma looked at his father's broad chest, heard his heavy voice and thought to himself: "Oh, but you won't die so soon!" This thought pleased him and awakened in him a kind, warm feeling for his father.
"Rely upon your godfather.

He has enough common sense in his head to supply the whole town with it.

All he lacks is courage, or he would have risen high.