I honor every woman who has strength enough to step out of the beaten path when she feels that her walk lies in another.

[On leaving the U.S. for Italy:] I ought to be accomplishing thrice as much as now, and feel that I am soul-bound and thought-bound in this land of dollars and cents.

A pun, like champagne, loses its sparkle when too long drawn out. Its flash is its savor.

Words are cold and formal things.

The spirit of gratitude brings out the true beauty of life.

The quality of people's lives is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavour.

There is no force so democratic as the force of an ideal.

He who shall never be divided from me kissed my mouth all trembling.

The history of the Erie Railroad ever since 1901 has been a record of progress

We hate the very idea that our own ideas may be mistaken, so we cling dogmatically to our conjectures.

I think it's unhelpful to suggest that the task of evangelism is essentially the responsibility of ministers.

It's good to have to put yourself in someone else's skin. It's all-consuming.

Talk. I'll just wait' shall I? Because my mission to save this town is of no importance whatsoever next to your girl talk."- Myrnin "Oh, shut up, you medieval drama queen" - Claire