Good breeding consists of concealing how much we think of ourselves and how little we think of the other person.
In America, through pressure of conformity, there is freedom of choice, but nothing to choose from.
Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.
Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.
Having a holiday weekend without a family member felt like putting on a sweater that had an extra arm.
It's the soul's duty to be loyal to its own desires. It must abandon itself to its master passion.
Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds.