I would study, I would know, I would admire forever.

Human beings cannot endure the geological chaos they encounter under the soil of their own gardens.

"Though many painters and sculptors talk glibly of "going in for photography," you will find that very few of them can ever make a picture by photography; they lack the science, technical knowledge, and above all the practice. Most people think they can play tennis, shoot, write novels, and photograph as well as any other person - until they try."

To eat bread is one thing; to love the precepts of Christ and resolve to obey them is quite another.

Of course you will insist on modesty in the children, and respect to their teachers, but if the boy stops you in your speech, cries out that you are wrong and sets you right, hug him!

Sympathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well.

General ideas are essences. They are our gods: they round and ennoble the most partial and sordid way of living.