The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

To beprepared is half the victory.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.