And you will remember that love is not getting, but giving; not a wild dream of pleasure, and a madness of desire — oh no, love is not that — it is goodness, and honour, and peace, and pure living — yes, love is that; and it is the best thing in the world, and the thing that lives longest.

A peace that depends on fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

Half of the secular unrest and dismal, profane sadness of modern society comes from the vain ideas that every man is bound to be a critic for life.

Love is the heart s immortal thirst to be completely known and all forgiven.

Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.

We measure success by accumulation. The measure is false. The true measure is appreciation. He who loves most has most.

There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament.