We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence. But they hesitate, waiting for the other fellow to make the first move-and he, in turn, waits for you.

A good character carries with it the highest power of causing a thing to be believed.

It is the characteristic of the magnanimous man to ask no favor but to be ready to do kindness to others.

Whether we call it sacrifice, or poetry, or adventure, it is always the same voice that calls.

The greatest thing by far is to have a command of metaphor. This alone cannot be imparted by another; it is the mark of genius, for to make good metaphors implies an eye for resemblances.

It is a part of probability that many improbable things will happen.

Beauty is a gift of God.