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).

Nothing is more dangerous than solitude.

It is impossible that beauty should ever distinctly appreciate itself.

The most damaging prejudice consists of banning any kind of investigation of nature.

To the world you might be one person, but to one person, you might be the world. Kindness is the golden chain by which our world is bound together.

Great thoughts and a pure heart, that is what we should ask from God.

True happiness springs from moderation.