Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

Genius speaks only to genius.

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

There are few defects in our nature so glaring as not to be veiled from observation by politeness and good-breeding.

Scenery is fine -but human nature is finer

God why do I storm heaven for answers that are already in my heart? Every grace I need has already been given me. Oh lead me to the Beyond within.

Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.

One who conquers himself is greater than another who conquers a thousand times a thousand on the battlefield.

But if all they did was kill time, time would end up killing them.

I still buy actual books. The smell, having it in your hands - there's really no substitute.

No wonder politicians love government schools. Where do you think the dumb masses come from that can be so easily led and manipulated?

Unless degree is preserved, the first place is safe for no one.

If you want to dig, if you want to pry, do it on your time, but I'm going to be a woman of dignity.

Well, some people create their own opportunities; others go where opportunities are the greatest; others fail to recognize opportunity when they are face to face with it.