To judge wisely, we must know how things appear to the unwise.

Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.

Character is not cut in marble - it is not something solid and unalterable. It is something living and changing, and may become diseased as our bodies do.

Few things hold the perception more thoroughly captive than anxiety about what we have got to say

It is very difficult to be learned; it seems as if people were worn out on the way to great thoughts, and can never enjoy them because they are too tired.

It is pleasant to have a kind word now and then when one is not near enough to have a kind glance or a hearty shake by the hand.

We are contented with our day when we have been able to bear our grief in silence, and act as if we were not suffering.