The egoism which enters into our theories does not affect their sincerity; rather, the more our egoism is satisfied, the more robust is our belief.

It's never too late to be who you were meant to be.

Mighty is the force of motherhood! It transforms all things by its vital heat.

Fatally powerful as religious systems have been, human nature is stronger and wider, and though dogmas may hamper they cannot absolutely repress its growth.

I like not only to be loved, but also to be told I am loved.

Death was not to be a leap: it was to be a long descent under thickening shadows.

There is a sort of human paste that when it comes near the fire of enthusiasm is only baked into harder shape.