The belief that youth is the happiest time of life is founded on fallacy. The happiest person is the person who thinks the most interesting thoughts, and we grow happier as we grow older.

A cat pours his body on the floor like water. It is restful just to see him.

Real happiness is not dependent on external things.

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

A bibliophile of little means is likely to suffer often. Books don't slip from his hands but fly past him through the air, high as birds, high as prices.

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

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.