The human mind always makes progress, but it is progress in spirals.

Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.

One shouldn't just hope to be treated well: one must insist on it.

Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.

Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.

You mustn't confuse a single failure with a final defeat.

Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.

Admire as much as you can, most people don't admire enough.

The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.

Act as if someone just said there’s no reason to be afraid.

Words empowered by justice can never be silenced.