... for it is the small temptations which undermine integrity unless we watch and pray and never think them too trivial to be resisted.

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.

There is very little real liberty in the world; even those who seem freest are often the most tightly bound. Law, custom, public opinion, fear or shame make slaves of us all, as you will find when you try your experiment.

All the worse for the undeniable talent which hides the evil so subtly and makes the danger so delightful.

politics were as bad as mathematics, and that the mission of politicians seemed to be calling each other names

Right Jo better be happy old maids than unhappy wives or unmaidenly girls running about to find husbands.

The power of finding beauty in the humblest things makes home happy and life lovely.