Of two evils, I always choose the lesser.

If you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose.

Tears were a blessing; they were a relief; they did wash the ache from the heart, ease brain strain, and encourage the soul.

the friend in need is the one who is the friend in deed; ... if people were not friends in need, there was every likelihood that they never would be friends again in any conditions that might obtain.

I don't so much mind the falling, but I do seem to select the hardest spots to light on.

The Cardinal ... It was as if a pulsing heart of flame passed by when he came winging through the orchard.

Of two evils, I always choose the lesser.