Art and religion first; then philosophy; lastly science. That is the order of the great subjects of life, that's their order of importance.

Contradictions in human character are one of its most consistent notes.

It isn't necessarily the great and famous beauty spots we fall in love with. As with people, so with places. Love is unforeseen, and we can all find ourselves affectionately attached to the minor and the less obvious.

One's prime is elusive. You little girls, when you grow up, must be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of your life it may occur. You must then live it to the full.

To me education is a leading out of what is already there in the pupil's soul.

From my experience of life I believe my personal motto should be: 'Beware of any man bringing flowers.

One should only see a psychiatrist out of boredom.