Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

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

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Happiness is the art of making a bouquet of those flowers within reach.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

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

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

There is no passion in life as intense as the desire to change someone else's draft.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.