The book-worm wraps himself up in his web of verbal generalities, and sees only the glimmering shadows of things reflected from the minds of others.

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.

True ideas seem to suffer from repetition, while stupid ones tend to flourish.

Our lives speak loudly to those around us, especially the children in our home.

It is of the highest importance from the standpoint of experience that we know the Holy Spirit as a person.

All those men have their price.

If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing.

Memory is a drug. Memory can hold you against your strength and against your will.

A writer is first and foremost a witness of her time. She must tell the truth, not take a political position. But then the truth that she discovers is profoundly political.

Everything I have experienced in my life helps form who I am today, and I would not change or forget any of it.

A baby's mother also needs a mother.

I don't eat breakfast. I know it's the most important meal of the day but my body doesn't respond to it well.