Many are the fools who say that Jesus stood in His own path and opposed Himself; that He knew not His own mind, and in the absence of that knowledge confounded Himself.

To barter and lose is better than not to go forth.

The just is close to the people's heart, but the merciful is close to the heart of God.

Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.

When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

He who defines his conduct by ethics imprisons his song-bird in a cage.

You are good when you walk to your goal firmly and with bold steps. Yet you are not evil when you go thither limping. For those who limp go not backwards. But you who are strong and swift, see that you do not limp before the lame, deeming it kindness.