The happiest is he who suffers least; the most miserable is he who enjoys least.

We cannot teach children the danger of telling lies to men without realising, on the man's part, the danger of telling lies to children. A single untruth on the part of the master will destroy the results of his education.

She was dull, unattractive, couldn't tell the time, count money or tie her own shoe laces... But I loved her

...in respect of riches, no citizen shall ever be wealthy enough to buy another, and none poor enough to be forced to sell himself.

Our greatest evils flow from ourselves.

The only moral lesson which is suited for a child--the most important lesson for every time of life--is this: 'Never hurt anybody.

But remain the teacher of the young teachers. Advise and direct us, and we will be ready to learn. I will have need of you as long as I live.