We have a great deal more kindness than is ever spoken. (Despite) all the selfishness that chills like east winds the world, the whole human family is bathed with an element of love like a fine ether... The effect of the indulgence of this human affection is a certain cordial exhilaration.

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.

When some external event raises your spirits and you think good days are preparing for you, do not believe it. It can never be so. Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.

The true preacher can be known by this, that he deals out to the people his life,--life passed through the fire of thought.

The interminable forests should become graceful parks, for use and delight.

Whatever is old corrupts, and the past turns to snakes.

Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.