Reality even when it is sad is better than illusions. Illusions are at the mercy of any winds that blow. Real happiness must come from within, from a fixed purpose and faith in one's fellow men.

People are too prone to think that the actual is the limit of possibility. They believe that all that has been done is all that can be done.

People do not like to think. If one thinks, one must reach conclusions. Conclusions are not always pleasant.

Life is either a great adventure or nothing.

I am thankful that in a troubled world no calamity can prevent the return of spring.

Blindness separates us from things but deafness separates us from people.

Happiness is a state of mind, and depends very little on outward circumstances.