Gentle feelings produce profoundly beneficial effects upon stern natures. It is the spring rain which melts the ice-covering of the earth, and causes it to open to the beams of heaven.

The humble soul is like the violet, which grows low, hangs the head downward, and hides itself with its own leaves.

Serenity of manners is the zenith of beauty.

If you will learn the seriousness of life, and its beauty also, live for your husband; make him happy.

There are words which sever hearts more than sharp swords; there are words the point of which sting the heart through the course of a whole life.

People seek for the spiritual champagne, but they mistake what it is.

A fly is a very light burden; but if it were perpetually to return and settle on one's nose, it might weary us of our very lives.

The human heart is like heaven; the more angels the more room.

At a certain depth all bosoms communicate, all hearts are one.

These Americans believe that everything is possible.

I have not, in general, much belief in the ability of woman as a creative artist. Unwritten lyrics, as [Ralph Waldo] Emerson said once when we conversed on this subject, should be her forte.

And yet we knew, for a certainty, that when first emissaries of Earth went walking among the planets, Earth's other sons would be dreaming not about such expeditions but about a piece of bread.

The greatest men stand on their values and pray on their knees.

Opposition strengthens the manly will.

I do dark [humor]. I like people who are silly and weird and people who are surprising and good at what they do.

Between killing and dying there's a third way: live

There are but very few men clever enough to know all the mischief they do.

Bring a wife home to your house when you are of the right age, not far short of 30 years, nor much above this is the right time for marriage.

I am the one, Not Running, Not Staying, But FACING

Acting is fun. Don't let that get around.

I'm not living in the shadows anymore. I want to walk in the sun. But I can't do that without you.