It would be difficult to exaggerate the degree to which we are influenced by those we influence.

Self-righteousness is a loud din raised to drown the voice of guilt within us.

It is futile to judge a kind deed by its motives. Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.

To the creative individual all experience is seminal-all events are equidistant from new ideasand insights.

Where everything is possible miracles become commonplaces, but the familiar ceases to be self-evident.

Compassion is the antitoxin of the soul.

The misery of a child is interesting to a mother, the misery of a young man is interesting to a young woman, the misery of an old man is interesting to nobody.