Irena Sendler never thought of herself as a hero. She only did what she felt she must, and wished she could have done more.

Have we ever thought that being lost is our destination?

You are the Poem I dreamed of writing, the Masterpiece I longed to paint. You are the shining Star I reached for in my ever hopeful quest for life fulfilled. Yes, I am Blessed.

Were Kennedy not a millionaire, illiterate and ignorant, then he would obviously understand that you cannot revolt against the peasants.

After all, conflict arises, does it not, through the desire to be something, to be other than what is.

There is gravity in wisdom, but no particular wisdom in gravity.

Our society has become an employee society.

I love pity parties. I wish I'd brought hats.

There are people who are not wealthy because they want to be comfortable.

When desperate ills demand a speedy cure, Distrust is cowardice, and prudence folly.

Every European goes on the streets and sees medieval churches. Not if you live in Indianapolis. The most exciting letters I received were from people in places like that.