The greatest of all the arts is the art of living together!

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

I find daily life not always joyous, but always interesting. I have some sad days and nights, but none that are dull. As I advance deeper into the vale of years, I live with constantly increasing gusto and excitement. I am sure it all means something; in the last analysis, I am an optimist because I believe in God. Those who have no faith are quite naturally pessimists and I do not blame them.

Real happiness is not dependent on external things.

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.

There is a strange reluctance on the part of most people to admit that they enjoy life.

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