At every crossroads on the path that leads to the future, tradition has placed 10,000 men to guard the past.

It is far more important that one's life should be perceived than that it should be transformed; for no sooner has it been perceived, than it transforms itself of its own accord.

An obstacle is not a discouragement. It may become one, but only with our own consent. So long as we refuse to be discouraged, we cannot be discouraged.

The souls of all our brethren are ever hovering about us, craving for a caress, and only waiting for the signal.

Happiness is rarely absent; it is we that know not of its presence.

I have never for one instant seen clearly within myself. How then would you have me judge the deeds of others?

When we lose one we love, our bitterest tears are called forth by the memory of hours when we loved not enough.