If mankind had wished for what is right, they might have had it long ago.

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.

You put quite a fight for a tame kitty

Unfortunately, unapproachable leaders create a tense environment that may prevent their people from bringing their best strengths and talents or challenges and solutions forward.

We had a very successful trip to Russia. We made it back.

The story is more important to me than the part.

Think now and then that there is a man who would give his life, to keep a life you love beside you.

Rendering oneself unarmed when one had been the best-armed, out of a height of feeling-that is the means to real peace, which must always rest on a peace of mind.

I always had a fantasy of being a chef, because I like kitchen life.

Government by blackmail is incompatible with democracy.

It was a fine cancer experience, as cancer experiences go.

Your life is constantly nourished by your thoughts. Whatever the direction your life is moving, your thoughts have led you there.