The most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe from reprisals. And have no hope of rising in their own self esteem but by lowering their neighbors.

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.

True love does not hurt. It's our imitation of it that does.

If you do not cultivate your life's environment, you will not captivate the worlds enlightenment.

One of the most conspicuous modes of escape is alcoholism, which is now a national catastrophe.

In all probability an outburst of desperation in the midst of general submissiveness will always help.

I want to be a writer who reminds others that these moments exist; I want to prove that there is infinite space, infinite meaning, infinite dimension

My dad always told me that holding a grudge is like swallowing poison and expecting the other person to die.

Of course, no religious test for the presidency - every faith adds to our national character.

Some people feel like they don't deserve love so they walk quietly into the empty spaces.

Ah, the things we would do if we could — especially in the secure knowledge that we can't.

Nothing succeeds like reports of success.