It is just that we should be grateful, not only to those with whose views we may agree, but also to those who have expressed more superficial views; for these also contributed something, by developing before us the powers of thought.

What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do.

Wisdom is the landing pad of experience.

A day wasted on others is not wasted on one's self.

Integrity is the premium of your character.

Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

A country’s greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race.

There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

Once in the dream of a night, I stood Lone in the light of a magical wood, Soul-deep in visions that poppy-like sprang; And spirits of Truth were the birds that sang.

Wit is educated insolence