Style is the substance of the subject called unceasingly to the surface.

That is the explanation of war, an outrage by humanity upon humanity in despite of humanity.

Where no plan is laid, where the disposal of time is surrendered merely to the chance of incident, chaos will soon reign.

Those who always pray are necessary to those who never pray.

Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace.

When grace combines with wrinkles, it is admirable. There is an indescribable light of dawn about intensely happy old age. . . . The young person is handsome, but the old, superb.

Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.