It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people's business.

I would rather fight with my hands than my tongue.

Our private property must be sacrificed.

you may imagine me the very shadow of my husband.

And now, dear sister, I must leave this house or the retreating army will make me a prisoner in it by filling up the road I am directed to take.

Two messengers covered with dust come to bid me fly, but I wait for him.

It is done... the precious portrait placed in the hands of the gentlemen for safe keeping.

At this late hour a wagon has been procured, and I have had it filled with plate and the most valuable portable articles, belonging to the house.

Disaffection stalks around us.

When I shall again write to you, or where I shall be tomorrow, I cannot tell.

It’s a privilege to serve God. Above all, serving God is joy and happiness!

The more one chases the quanta, the better they hide themselves.

Some consider the puzzles that are created by their omissions as spicy challenges, without which their texts would be boring; others shun clarity lest their work is considered trivial.

But the wisdom and authority of the legislator are seldom victorious in a contest with the vigilant dexterity of private interest.

Guard units in the U.S. are suffering severe equipment shortages which will affect their ability to respond to emergencies in their home States, such as Katrina

Listen to life, it is the wisest teacher of all.

All of us are vulnerable, and at times we all feel adrift. But somehow, we all muddle through.

What's important to me is that I put messages out, whether it's a TED talk, whether it's a book.

The quickest way to be a little bit happier and more engaged in your job is to spend some time thinking about developing closer friendships.

Don't educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be happy, so they know the value of things, not the price.