The principle of happiness should be like the principle of virtue: it should not be dependent of things, but be a part of personality [and character].

Marriage is a fine and sacred thing if you make it so.

Two persons who love each other are in a place more holy than the interior of a church.

One appreciates that daily life is really good when one wakes from a horrible dream, or when one takes the first outing after a sickness. Why not realize it now?

I do not know how wicked American millionaires are, but as I travel about and see the results of their generosity in the form of hospitals, churches, public libraries, universities, parks, recreation grounds, art museums and theatres I wonder what on earth we should do without them.

There is never much trouble in any family where the children hope someday to resemble their parents.

Herein lies the real value of education. Advanced education may or may not make men and women more efficient; but it enriches personality, increases the wealth of the mind, and hence brings happiness.