[A distressing event] came like a door banging on to a silent room.

The most wonderful of all things in life, I believe, is the discovery of another human being with whom one's relationship has a glowing depth, beauty, and joy as the years increase.

Tisn't life that matters! 'Tis the courage you bring to it.

Happiness comes, I know, from some spring within a man — from some curious adjustment to life.

In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last.

Art and life ought to be hurriedly remarried and brought to live together.

I almost think there is no wisdom comparable to that of exchanging what is called the realities of life for dreams