There is nobody so irritating as somebody with less intelligence and more sense than we have.

Freedom is not caprice, but room to enlarge

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

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

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.