A friend is, as it were, a second self.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.

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

Tolerance, like any aspect of peace, is forever a work in progress.

It isn't a sadness, but a joy, that we don't do the same things for the length of our lives.

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

All you have to do is take a close look at yourself and you will understand everyone else.

The chief prevention against getting old is to remain astonished.

There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself.

The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone.

You can't lead the people if you don't love the people. You can't save the people, if you don't serve the people.

If you want to look good in front of thousands, you have to outwork thousands in front of nobody.