Nothing is worth more than this day.

Quite often, as life goes on, when we feel completely secure as we go on our way, we suddenly notice that we are trapped in error, that we have allowed ourselves to be taken in by individuals, by objects, have dreamt up an affinity with them which immediately vanishes before our waking eye; and yet we cannot tear ourselves away, held fast by some power that seems incomprehensible to us. Sometimes, however, we become fully aware and realize that error as well as truth can move and spur us on to action.

I consider him of no account who esteems himself just as the popular breath may chance to raise him.

If we meet someone who owes us a debt of gratitude, we remember the fact at once. How often we can meet someone to whom we owe a debt of gratitude without thinking about it at all!

Whoever strikes at marriage either by word or act undermines the foundation of all moral society.

If you want someone to develop a specific trait, treat them as though they already had it.

The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted brights.