Shakespeare is a great psychologist, and whatever can be known of the heart of man may be found in his plays.

It is one of Heaven's best gifts to hold such a dear creature in one's arms.

Every need whose true satisfaction is denied leads by necessity to faith.

Nothing is more consonant with Nature than that she puts into operation in the smallest detail that which she intends as a whole.

Nothing is worth more than this day. You cannot relive yesterday. Tomorrow is still beyond your reach.

There are two things parents should give their children roots and wings. Roots to give them bearing and a sense of belonging, but also wings to help free them from constraints and prejudices and give them other ways to travel (or rather, to fly).

A clever man commits no minor blunders.