The recognition of pain and fear in others give rise in us to pity, and in our pity is our humanity, our redemption.

One door away from heaven And the key is ours to lose. One door away from heaven But oh, the entry dues.

Like children, dogs want discipline and are most secure when they have rules to live by. The happiest dogs are those with gentle masters who quietly but firmly demand respect.

People couldn't bear to go on living if they faced every cold truth about themselves.

Without trust, there can be no tranquil resting of the mind.

Loving the ideal more than the reality is the cause of all the misery the human species creates for itself.

I believe in the possibility of miracles but, more to the point, I believe in our need for them.