Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.

That is the saving grace of humor: If you fail no one is laughing at you.

The greatest things in life are not material possessions, but the moments we share with the ones we love.

If the house of the world is dark, Love will find a way to create windows.

If money helps a man to do good to others, it is of some value; but if not, it is simply a mass of evil, and the sooner it is got rid of, the better.

We must be the great arsenal of democracy.

True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.