There is a bond, it appears, between mother and child which endures as long as they do. It is independent of love; reason cannot weaken it; hate cannot destroy it.

The fact is, the secret of happiness is the sense of proportion.

I notice that when people have no sense of responsibility, you call them either criminals or geniuses.

Isn't there any statute of limitation in things spiritual? I don't believe any large mind dwells on its sins, any more than on its virtues!

there are few things that are more endearing than the grace of listening with attention; indeed, it is more than endearing, it is impressive - for no one knows what wisdom lies concealed in silence!

A sneer is like a flame; it may occasionally be curative because it cauterizes, but it leaves a bitter scar.

Weakness is a great bully without knowing it.