Trifles lighter than straws are levers in the building up of character.

Naples sitteth by the sea, keystone of an arch of azure.

Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.

Let the misanthrope shun men and abjure; the most are rather lovable than hateful.

A babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love, a resting place for innocence on earth, a link between angels and men.

God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love.

Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.

Search out the wisdom of nature, there is depth in all her doings; she seemeth prodigal of power, yet her rules are the maxims of frugality.

To despond is to lie ungrateful beforehand. Be not looking for evil. Often thou drainest the gall of fear while evil is passing by thy dwelling.

A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.

Deep is the sea, and deep is hell, but pride mineth deeper; it is coiled as a poisonous worm about the foundations of the soul.

Holy Faith is fear for God.

The unfairness of judging others comes in that we judge them on the basis of our own values and beliefs, yet we can never exactly stand on common ground.

Success is getting through defiance, adversity and difficulties, feeling hopeless and defeated but never giving up until you achieve your goal

Never underestimate the capacity for romance, no matter what the circumstances.

Divine love is limitless and the source of miracles.

If you advise someone on the condition that they have to accept it, then you are an oppressor.

Maria Sharapova is her own empire. She herself personally makes more in revenue than the entire WTA tour.

Ignore the people who tell you it won't work, and hire people who embrace your vision.

You see people literally in a different galaxy who are paying extraordinarily low rates of tax.

Today is always here,' said Sethe. 'Tomorrow, never.