I not only want to be loved, I want to be told that I'm loved.

Upon my word, I think the truth is the hardest missile one can be pelted with.

Best friend, my well-spring in the wilderness!

Hostesses who entertain much must make up their parties as ministers make up their cabinets, on grounds other than personal liking.

Mortals are easily tempted to pinch the life out of their neighbour's buzzing glory, and think that such killing is no murder.

I don't feel sure about doing good in any way now; everything seems like going on a mission to a people whose language I don't know.

It is well known to all experienced minds that our firmest convictions are often dependent on subtle impressions for which words are quite too coarse a medium.