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

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.

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

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

The highest happiness on earth is marriage. Every man who is happily married is a successful man even if he has failed in everything else.

My religious faith remains in possession of the field only after prolonged civil war with my naturally skeptical mind.

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].