the most elementary experience of life proves that the effects of compulsion last exactly as long as the physical or moral club can be applied.

don't let anything make you believe that there are not as many decent men in the world as women, and they're just as decent. Life isn't worth living unless you know that - and it's true.

The teachers of small children are paid more than they were, but still far less than the importance of their work deserves, and they are still regarded by the unenlightened majority as insignificant compared to those who impart information to older children and adolescents, a class of pupils which, in the nature of things, is vastly more able to protect its own individuality from the character of the teacher.

The actions of a human being, even of fifteen months of age, may not be without significance to a sympathetic eye.

A mom isn't an individual to lean on, but a person to generate leaning needless.

What is life, but one long risk?

Oh, yes, of course I like music, too. Very much. It's so pleasant of an evening, especially when made by your friends at home. I often say I like it better than cards. Though I must say I do like a good game of bridge.