Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

The Older I get, the more I judge people by their character and not by their ideas.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

We arethe prisoners of ideas.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

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

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

If pain could have cured us, we should have long ago been saved.

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.