Genius only leaves behind it the monuments of its strength.

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.

Cleverness isn't always true nor is the truth always clever.

The ability to perceive or think differently is more important than the knowledge gained.

To be Master of the Universe (in other words, to be master of your own personal universe) choose "what is so".

You feel a sense of urgency, especially at my advanced age, when you're staring into the grave.

Then you have a big problem, because a human is a thinking animal. If you don't think, you're not really a human.

One has often wondered whether upon the whole earth there is anything so unintelligent, so unapt to perceive how the world is really going, as an ordinary young Englishman of our upper class.

Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives.

The authority of example and considerations of character, unlike pudding, are not whipped up in an instant.

Psychological breakdowns are actually breakthroughs to enlightenment.

I guess I'm pretty emotional.