A life of action and danger moderates the dread of death.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

Men should think twice before making widowhood women's only path to power.

When you need to hold onto something, you should. Whatever gets you through, take it.

If we aren't trustworthy to our own words and values, why should we expect others to trust us with their resources, let alone with their lives?

Joie, " he said with his lips hovering over mine. "What?" I felt my heart flutter. "Shut up, " he muttered and then he kissed me.

I'm also the first straight woman to host this in 20 years, so, we finally made it, straight people.

When struck by a thunderbolt it is unnecessary to consult the Book of Dates as to the precise meaning of the omen.

If the manager really is the problem, try to get reassigned elsewhere in the organization or start looking for one in which you can play to your strengths.

True faith will no more fail to produce [good works] than the sun can cease to give light.

There is no surer mark of the absence of the highest moral and intellectual qualities than a cold reception of excellence.

Democrats are unified under the premise of total political annihilation.