There are only ten minutes in the life of a pear when it is perfect to eat.

Every spirit builds itself a house; and beyond its house, a world; and beyond its world a heaven. Know then, that the world exists for you: build, therefore, your own world.

Accept your genius and say what you think.

There is always a best way of doing everything.

Cannot we let [children] be themselves, and enjoy life in their own way? You are trying to make another you. One's enough.

The Gods we worship write their names on our faces; be sure of that. And a man will worship something ... That which dominates will determine his life and character. Therefore it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshipping we are becoming.

Almost all people descend to meet. All association must be a compromise, and, what is worst, the very flower and aroma of the flower of each of the beautiful natures disappears as they approach each other.