There is surely a piece of divinity in us, something that was before the elements, and owes no homage unto the sun.
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.
Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast.
Nothing has a stronger influence psychologically on their environment and especially on their children than the unlived life of the parent.
A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.
Everybody likes a kidder, but nobody lends him money.