The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.

Whodigs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Power is like being a lady... if you have to tell peopleyou are, you aren't.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.