The people who came to New England, came for freedom of religion. The problem is, freedom of religion to them meant freedom for only their religion

If you can develop this ability to see what you look at, to understand its meaning, to readjust your knowledge to this new information, you can continue to learn and to grow as long as you live and you’ll have a wonderful time doing it.

There is nothing to regret, either for those who go, or for those who stay behind — only an inheritance of good accomplishment to be lived up to by those who carry a loving memory in their hearts.

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart

One thing life has taught me: if you are interested, you never have to look for new interests. They come to you. When you are genuinely interested in one thing, it will always lead to something else.

The constant pressure to bring about conformity is a dangerous thing.

Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home.