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

When married one has to get into an argument once in a while since in this way one learns about the other.

Gifts come from above in their own peculiar forms.

There is strong shadow where there is much light.

Character develops itself in the stream of life.

Flowers are the beautiful hieroglyphics of nature with which she indicates how much she loves us.

How often do I lull my seething blood to rest, for you have never seen anything so unsteady, so uncertain, as this heart.