To learn the worth of a man's religion, do business with him.

Those who believe in our ability do more than stimulate us. They create for us an atmosphere in which it becomes easier to succeed.

The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found indeed more faith than in half the creeds.

Contradiction is the salt which keeps truth from corruption

We are more disturbed by a calamity which threatens us than by one which has befallen us.

If all were gentle and contented as sheep, all would be as feeble and helpless.

Women are aristocrats, and it is always the mother who makes us feel that we belong to the better sort.