When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

Honesty is like an icicle; if once it melts that is theend of it.

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

Trust resides squarely between faith and doubt.

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.