... not being liked has a certain virtue about it, if the reason for the dislike does not lie in yourself!

A blossom must break the sheath it has been sheltered by.

People who talk of new lives believe there will be no new troubles.

That a Jew is despised or persecuted is bad for him, of course-but far worse for the Christian who does it-for although persecuted he can remain a good Jew-whereas no Christian who persecutes can possibly remain-if he ever was one-a good Christian.

Truth is its own defense.

Luck enters into every contingency. You are a fool if you forget it -- and a greater fool if you count upon it.

... not being liked has a certain virtue about it, if the reason for the dislike does not lie in yourself!