I don't want anyone to look to me, not for protection, not for happiness, not for love, not for anything.

I might be alone, but i'm never lonely.

Associate with the noblest people you can find; read the best books; live with the mighty; but learn to be happy alone.

Phoebe Marks was a person who never lost her individuality. Silent and self-contained, she seemed to hold herself within herself, and take no colour from the outer world.

It was on my fifth birthday that Papa put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'Remember, my son, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.

My self is all to me. I don't have any need of you.