There is only one way of not hating those who do us wrong, and that is by doing them good.

Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.

Sympathy is the first condition of criticism; reason and justice presuppose, at their origin, emotion.

When everything is in its right place within us, we ourselves are in balance with the whole work of God.

To be misunderstood even by those whom one loves is the cross and bitterness of life. It is the secret of that sad and melancholy smile on the lips of great men which so few understand.

There is only one way of not hating those who do us wrong, and that is by doing them good.

Put personal ambition away from you, and then you will find consolation in living or in dying, whatever may happen to you.