Our democracy is but a name. We vote? What does that mean? It means that we choose between two bodies of real, though not avowed, autocrats. We choose between Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

The greatest tragedy to befall a person is to have sight but lack vision.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.

Life is either a great adventure or nothing.

When indeed shall we learn that we are all related one to the other, that we are all members of one body?

When I recollect the treasure of friendship that has been bestowed upon me I withdraw all charges against life. If much has been denied me, much, very much has been given. So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart I shall say that life is good.

If I, deaf, blind, find life rich and interesting, how much more can you gain by the use of your five senses!