Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.

Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world

In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours and laugh at them in our turn?

There are great books in this world and great worlds in books.

This is the time and place to be alive: when the improbable arrives.

Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.