One man may hit the mark, another blunder; but heed not these distinctions. Only from the alliance of the one, working with and through the other, are great things born.

Nothing comes of severity if there be no leanings towards a change of heart. And if there be natural leanings towards a change of heart, what need for severity?

When one wishes to play the wit, he sometimes wander a little from the truth.

It's useful because it's beautiful.

The only things you learn are the things you tame

How could there be any question of acquiring or possessing, when the one thing needful for a man is to become - to be at last, and to die in the fullness of his being.

There is no hope of joy except in human relations.