That kind of patriotism which consists in hating all other nations.

To be sure a stepmother to a girl is a different thing to a second wife to a man!

But the cloud never comes in that quarter of the horizon from which we watch for it.

He had not an ounce of superfluous flesh on his bones, and leanness goes a great way towards gentility.

A wise parent humors the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and advisor when his absolute rule shall cease.

I look at [books] as a child looks at cakes - with glittering eyes and a watering mouth, imagining the pleasure that awaits him.

There is nothing like wounded affection for giving poignancy to anger.

Anticipation was the soul of enjoyment.

Those who are happy and successful themselves are too apt to make light of the misfortunes of others.

I dare not hope. I never was fainthearted before; but I cannot believe such a creature cares for me.

But the future must be met, however stern and iron it be.

I didn't know love could leave the lights on all the time.

Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn.

But what if Oscar—” “Breathes fire and threatens to cook you over a grill?” “I was thinking what if he gets mad, but I think your way works as well.” “Then you shall make for a tasty meal.

It's like spicy food - sometimes you have to tone it down so more people can enjoy it.

Those who have not become enlightened will have to return to another, denser planet that is still involved with negativity, to work out their remaining karma.

The highest goal of spirituality is Self-realization, but what does that mean? It means to feel your Self as a living reality in this moment, and there is always only this moment. (10)

As a female pilot, the sacred rose garden in my heart is the motherland's blue sky.

I too have my own demons, and I have struggled. I've made my own mistakes, and I'm not proud of them.

There is no reliable way for American authorities to distinguish jihadists and potential jihadists from peaceful Muslims.

The real test of a man is not when he plays the role that he wants for himself but when he plays the role destiny has for him.