The great difference between voyages rests not with the ships, but with the people you meet on them.

All revolutions are treason until they are accomplished.

But what do we know of the heart nearest to our own? What do we know of our own heart?

Events that are predestined require but little management. They manage themselves. They slip into place while we sleep, and suddenly we are aware that the thing we fear to attempt, is already accomplished.

... how poorly do we love even those whom we love most! We are not only bruised by the limitations of their love for us, but also by the limitations of our own love for them.

To take offence is a great folly, and to give offence is a great folly - I know not which is the greater.

if a thing is to be done, there is no time like the hour that has not struck.