we sometimes forget the influence of action upon thought. ... Smile, whistle, sing, play the part you want to be until you become the part you play.

Half of our sorrows come from setting exalted standards for people and then breaking our hearts when they fail to live up to them.

The discovery that it is in our power to change our lives by the thoughts we think is the first step toward spiritual mastery.

Yer feelin's is like ras'berry vinegar: if you're skeered to use 'em an' keep on savin' 'em, first thing you know they've done 'vaporated!

I believe in the immortality of the soul because I cannot conceive of an intelligent First Cause creating human beings through long process of evolution in this world only to destroy them.

happiness is a duty, not only because of its effect upon us but because of its influence upon others.

It ain't no use putting up your umbrella till it rains.