I have made plenty of enemies in my lifetime, but none has ever done me as much injury as I do myself.

The best defence against misguided arrogance is a keen sense of humour.

I have not yet met with a sorrow that could not be borne, nor with one who's passing did not leave me stronger.

It does not always follow that good men are good fathers.

Do not run from the truth. There be nought so hard to live with as a lie.

Sometimes it is the quiet observer who sees the most.