Most people I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing in return and I do very well in the bargain.

Exactness and neatness in moderation is a virtue, but carried to extremes narrows the mind.

Nothing is more despicable than a professional talker who uses his words as a quack uses his remedies.

Discouragement is simply the despair of wounded self-love.

It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are, the more gentle and quiet we become toward the defects of others.

If we were faultless we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate.