Propriety was a rigid master, but one that must be obeyed if one wanted to keep a sterling reputation.

Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives.

Outings are so much more fun when we can savor them through the children's eyes.

The hatred you're carrying is a live coal in your heart - far more damaging to yourself than to them.

It isn't kind to cultivate a friendship just so one will have an audience.

If there was strife and contention in the home, very little else in life could compensate for it.

If courage wasn't a standard result of aging it meant that the young could somehow acquire it as well.