The greatest grossness sometimes accompanies the greatest refinement, as a natural relief.

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.

Do what is right and be prepared to pay the price.

Never exaggerate your faults your friends will attend to that.

I think we take it for granted that if you are with your husband after 30 years, then he is the love of your life.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Oh, Spring! I want to go out and feel you and get inspiration. My old things seem dead. I want fresh contacts, more vital searching.

Afghanistan is more than the 'graveyard of empires.' It's the mother of vicious circles.

Forget about calories - everything makes thin people thinner, and fat people fatter.

The real act of discovery consists not in finding new lands but in seeing with new eyes. The only adventure that is doomed from the start is the one we do not attempt.

Human love is mostly selfishness; all the time it thinks only of the little 'i'. That 'i' is the ego.

American-style iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot, sunny day. It's never really caught on in the UK, probably because the last time we had a hot, sunny day was back in 1957.