The beginning of an acquaintance whether with persons or things is to get a definite outline of our ignorance.
We are rather apt to consider an act wrong because it is unpleasant to us.
There are glances of hatred that stab, and raise no cry of murder.
No great deed is done by falterers who ask for certainty.
The idea of duty--that recognition of something to be lived for beyond the mere satisfaction of self--is to the moral life what the addition of a great central ganglion is to animal life.
Friendships begin with liking or gratitude- roots that can be pulled up.