The kind of happiness that stays with you is the happiness that springs from inward thoughts and emotions.

You can learn more about human nature by reading the Bible than by living in New York.

If I were running the world I would have it rain only between 2 and 5 a.m. Anyone who was out then ought to get wet.

Every time you acquire a new interest, even more, a new accomplishment, you increase your power of life.

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

Being educated means to prefer the best not only to the worst but to the second best.

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.