"Virtue is a state of war, and to live in it we have always to combat with ourselves."

"In human relations a little language goes farther than a little of almost anything else. Whereas one language now often makes a wall, two can make a gate."

"We would have broken up except for the children. Who were the children? Well, she and I were."

"I would rather spend an hour among the notorious than two minutes with the dull."

"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind."

"The aggressive spirit, the offensive, is the chief thing everywhere in war, and the air is no exception."

"Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy."

"Women want mediocre men, and men are working to become as mediocre as possible."

"We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

"If only we'd stop trying to be happy we'd have a pretty good time."

"You teach best what you most need to learn."

"Who would've thought such a slight tilt in our earthly axis could make such a big difference in our lives? The big wheel keeps on turning and here we are again, looking in the sweet face of darkness."