Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

Higher yet and higher out of clouds and night, nearer yet and nearer rising to the light - light, serene and holy where my soul may rest, purified and lowly, sanctified and blest.

Great possessions and great want of them are both strong temptations.

Devote each day to the object then in time and every evening will find something done.

The way you see people is the way you treat them, and the way you treat them is what they become.

Please send me your last pair of shoes, worn out with dancing as you mentioned in your letter, so that I might have something to press against my heart.

One should not search for anything behind the phenomena. They themselves are the message.