Hope is the only bee that makes honey without flowers.

There is the same difference between talent and genius that there is between a stone mason and a sculptor

This, in my judgment, is the highest philosophy: First, do not regret having lost yesterday; second, do not fear that you will lose tomorrow; third, enjoy today.

There is no evidence that God ever interfered in the affairs of man. The hand of earth is stretched uselessly towards heaven. From the clouds there comes no help.

If you have ever clothed another with woe, as with a garment of pain, you will never be quite as happy as though you had not done that thing.

We all know that men in moderate circumstances can have just as comfortable houses as the richest, just as comfortable clothing, just as good food. They can see just as fine paintings, just as marvelous statues, and they can hear just as good music. They can attend the same theaters and the same operas. They can enjoy the same sunshine, and above all, can love and be loved just as well as kings and millionaires.

I have always noticed that the people who have the smallest souls make the most fuss about getting them saved.