It is only necessary to grow old to become more charitable and even indulgent. I see no fault committed by others that I have not committed myself.

That we understand something perfectly, that we accomplish something better than anyone else around us, that is what matters.

Whatever necessity lays upon thee, endure; whatever she commands, do.

I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate.

A man would create another man if one did not already exist, but a woman might live an eternity without even thinking of reproducing her own sex.

We cannot and must not get rid of nor deny our characteristics. But we can give them shape and direction.

Many hammer all over the wall and believe that with each blow they hit the nail on the head.