The greatest joys in life are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in our quiet hopes and labors for others.
There is no greater intelligence than kindness and empathy.
There are few surer ways to become disliked by men than to perform well where they have performed poorly.
The talent of a true writer and poet is in the ear.
We must be kind and gentle gardeners with people and nature.
We must strive for literacy and education that teach us to never quit questioning and probing at the assumptions of the day.