It is not for us to hold ourselves above the position of grateful people. We have to be able to accept. Anything else shows an unwillingness to grant someone else the superior place.

Parents have too little respect for their children, just as the children have too much for the parents.

We must use words as they are used, or stand aside from life.

It is no good to think that other people are out to serve our interests.

Civilized life exacts its toll.

There is more difference within the sexes than between them.

If I were not a child with my parents, they would be more unloving toward me.