A self that goes on changing is a self that goes on living.

Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.

Learning never exhausts the mind.

The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful than intellect.

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

I have stood on a mountain of no's for one yes.

We are all of us obliged... to nurse a few little follies in ourselves.

Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time.