These Americans believe that everything is possible.

Gentle feelings produce profoundly beneficial effects upon stern natures. It is the spring rain which melts the ice-covering of the earth, and causes it to open to the beams of heaven.

The humble soul is like the violet, which grows low, hangs the head downward, and hides itself with its own leaves.

Serenity of manners is the zenith of beauty.

If you will learn the seriousness of life, and its beauty also, live for your husband; make him happy.

There are words which sever hearts more than sharp swords; there are words the point of which sting the heart through the course of a whole life.

People seek for the spiritual champagne, but they mistake what it is.

A fly is a very light burden; but if it were perpetually to return and settle on one's nose, it might weary us of our very lives.

The human heart is like heaven; the more angels the more room.

At a certain depth all bosoms communicate, all hearts are one.

I have not, in general, much belief in the ability of woman as a creative artist. Unwritten lyrics, as [Ralph Waldo] Emerson said once when we conversed on this subject, should be her forte.

If forgiveness is medicine for the soul, then gratitude is vitamins.

When you pray, you are speaking to yourself. When you take action, you are speaking to God.

Don't just think, ACT!

That's easy, to stand in a nightclub, where most of the people that come in, they came to see you.

The meanest and most hateful thing about money is that it even gives one talent.

Ask any athlete: We all hurt at times. I'm asking my body to go through seven different tasks. To ask it not to ache would be too much.

The loveliest theories are being overthrown by these damned experiments; it's no fun being a chemist anymore.

The deep, intimate connection I am searching for is within me. I am all that I am looking for. I am love. All is well.

Propaganda is to a democracy what the bludgeon is to a totalitarian state...