I divide all readers into two classes: those who read to remember and those who read to forget.

The teacher should make a concerted effort never to lose his temper in the presence of the class. If a man, he may take refuge in profane soliloquies. If a woman, she may follow the example of one sweet-faced tranquil girl who went out in the yard and gnawed a post.

The happiest people in this world are those who have the most interesting thoughts.

The fear of life is the favorite disease of the 20th century.

To a man the greatest blessing is individual liberty; to a dog it is the last word in despair.

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].

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