We value the devotedness of friendship rather as an oblation to vanity than as a free interchange of hearts; an endearing contract of sympathy, mutual forbearance, and respect!

Life is a warfare; and he who easily desponds deserts a double duty--he betrays the noblest property of man, which is dauntless resolution; and he rejects the providence of that All-Gracious Being who guides and rules the universe.

Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of any flame.

Yet happiness isn't something you chase, it's something you are. It's something you think, it's something you believe.

How different is the ready hand, tearful eye, and soothing voice, from the ostentatious appearance which is called pity.

The perfection of outward loveliness is the soul shining through its crystalline covering.

Don't live to please others. Don't think everyone else knows what's right or true. Listen to yourself, and be true to yourself. That way, no matter what else happens in life, you will always have your self-respect.