I am lonely, sometimes, but I dare say it's good for me.

Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety; it shows itself in acts rather than words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations.

It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.

Men are always ready to die for us, but not to make our lives worth having. Cheap sentiment and bad logic.

It is never too early to try and plant [good principles] in a child, and never too late to cultivate them in the most neglected person.

Better lose your life than your soul.

…in silence learned the sweet solace which affection administers to sorrow.