it's better to be crazy on one point and happy, than sane on all points and unhappy.

Books are like sapphires; they must be polished - polished! or else you insult your readers.

Conscience that isn't hitched up to common sense is a mighty dangerous thing.

One must desire something to be alive; perhaps absolute satisfaction is only another name for Death.

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!

Weakness is a great bully without knowing it.

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!