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.

It is not from reason that justice springs, but goodness is born of wisdom.

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

If you love yourself meanly, childishly, timidly, even so shall you love your neighbor.

Our reason may prove what it will: our reason is only a feeble ray that has issued from Nature.

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

All mothers are rich when they love their children. There are no poor mothers, no ugly ones, no old ones. Their love is always the most beautiful of joys.