It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen.

The part of the philanthropist is indeed a dangerous one; and the man who would do his neighbour good must first study how not to do him evil, and must begin by pulling the beam out of his own eye.

Until a man has love, it is well he should have fear. So long as there are wild beasts about, it is better to be afraid than secure.

Where did you get your eyes so blue? Out of the sky as I came through.

Somehow, I can't say how, it tells me that all is right; that it is coming to swallow up all cries.

To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.

Suppose you didn't know him, would that make any difference?' 'No,' said Willie, after thinking a little. 'Other people would know him if I didn't.' 'Yes, and if nobody knew him, God would know him, and anybody God has thought worth making, it's an honor to do anything for.