From a sensitive woman's heart springs the happiness of mankind, and from the kindness of her noble spirit comes mankind's affection.

Verily the lust for comfort murders the passion of the soul, and then walks grinning in the funeral.

Perhaps time’s definition of coal is the diamond.

When you reach the heart of life you shall find beauty in all things, even in the eyes that are blind to beauty.

If you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work.

Our worst fault is our preoccupation with the faults of others.

Love one another, but make not a bond of love.