The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.

Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.

It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials.

I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.

The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.

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

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it.

"Enough" is a feast.

When someone tells me “no,” it doesn't mean I can't do it, it simply means I can't do it with them.

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

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

Happiness is not made by what we own. It is what we share.