You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.

Unlimited power is worse for the average person than unlimited alcohol; and the resulting intoxication is more damaging for others. Very few have not deteriorated when given absolute dominion. It is worse for the governor than for the governed.

In the whole story of Jesus Christ, the most important event is the resurrection.

Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development, who love good music, good books, good pictures, good plays, good company, good conversation - what are they? They are the happiest people in the world.

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].

A middle-aged cat will often play as unreservedly as a kitten, though he knows perfectly well it is only a game.

You can be deprived of your money, your job and your home by someone else, but remember that no one can ever take away your honor.