We are never so much disposed to quarrel with others as when we are dissatisfied with ourselves.

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.

The principle virtue of anyone who made an important invention is curious persistence.

I had to hope there was more to life than death. More to living than not dying.

It is better to experience sorrow than happiness.Many life lessons are learnt in moments of sorrow.

If you came into the theater believing in the talking snake, it's kind of hard to leave the theater still believing in the talking snake.

If you are not doing what your passion is, you are putting it on layaway.

When man to man shall be friend and brother.

I forgive all personal weaknesses except egomania and pretension.

Child! do not throw this book about Refrain from the unholy pleasure Of cutting all the pictures out! Preserve it as your chiefest treasure.

Can you step back from your own mind and thus understand all things?