Leave each one his touch of folly; it helps to lighten life's burden which, if he could see himself as he is, might be too heavy to carry.

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

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

Worry, whatever its source, weakens, takes away courage, and shortens life.

If I am not pleased with myself, but should wish to be other than I am, why should I think highly of the influences which have made me what I am?

Leave each one his touch of folly; it helps to lighten life's burden which, if he could see himself as he is, might be too heavy to carry.

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