ridicule is often harder to bear than self-denial.

Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.

Conceit spoils the finest genius.

...freedom being the sauce best beloved by the boyish soul.

I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is the leaving you all. I'm not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.

It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.

I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.

You don’t need scores of suitors. You need only one… if he’s the right one.

life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.

…marriage, they say, halves one's rights and doubles one's duties.

John Brooke is acting dreadfully, and Meg likes it!

All change comes from deepening your understanding of the salvation of Christ and living out the changes that understanding creates in your heart.

Personally I like ageing. With age comes wisdom and I have said it before and I say it again, I will take wisdom over youth any day.

I'm not over-fond of animals. I am merely astounded by them.

Stable energy prices and enhanced national security will only come when we increase domestic energy resources, which was accomplished today with the opening of ANWR.

Self-confidenc e alone is security. Your ability is your security. There is no security but you.

Stop looking outside for help. You're sourced and fuelled and funded by a renewable resource, which is within you. It never runs out. It is your Essence. It's your life.

It is not the kings and generals that make history, but the masses of the people.

I feel much more respected in Europe than I do in the States from the press and from the people. Americans expect me to win every match I play.

She that weds well will wisely match her love, Nor be below her husband nor above.

Genuine beginnings begin within us, even when they are brought to our attention by external opportunities.