Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
I never fight, except against difficulties.
My share of the work may be limited, but the fact that it is work makes it precious.
Life is an exciting business, and most exciting when it is lived for others.
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.
What is the use of such terrible diligence as many tire themselves out with, if they always postpone their exchange of smiles with Beauty and Joy to cling to irksome duties and relations?