A failure establishes only this, that our determination to succeed was not strong enough.

The beauty seen is partly in him who sees it.

Doubt whom you will, but never yourself.

There is great beauty in going through life without anxiety or fear. Half our fears are baseless, and the other half discreditable.

Next to being witty, the best thing is being able to quote another's wit.

Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.

Honesty is not only the first step toward greatness, it is greatness itself.