Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

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

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

A language is like living skin itself.

The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give itall up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can't have it.The minute you don't want power, you'll have more than you ever dreamedpossible.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.

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

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Measurement of life should be rather proportioned to the intensity of experience than it's actual length.