Dialogue is not just quotation. It is grimaces, pauses, adjustments of blouse buttons, doodles on a napkin, and crossings of legs.

Written words, if carefully laid down, represent the civilized ideal of reason.

Putting is like wisdom - partly a natural gift and partly the accumulation of experience.

Don't fit in, don't sit still, don't ever try to be less than what you are...

In principle I'm an atheist, although in fact I have a lot of faith

You explain right well, and you shew that you understand argument and are not a mere sophist since you accept that which cannot be denied.

I will not resolve a land dispute if civil groups or politicians are involved in the land disputes.

I wanted to be my own heroine.

I am progressing very slowly, for nature reveals herself to me in very complex forms; and the progress needed is incessant.

Never underestimate your problem or your ability to deal with it.

The animal is ignorant of the fact that he knows. The man is aware of the fact that he is ignorant.