Death, when it approaches, ought not to take one by surprise. It should be part of the full expectancy of life. Without an ever-present sense of death life is insipid.

I am a hoarder of two things: documents and trusted friends.

Looking forward to going home, I was necessarily looking backward.

She wasn't a person to whom things happen. She did all the happenings.

I see no reason to keep silent about my enjoyment of the sound of my own voice as I work.

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

No mind should submit their mind to another mind He that complies against his will is of his own opinion still -- that's my motto. I won't be brainwashed.