"People seldom see the halting and painful steps by which the most insignificant success is achieved."

"The world is so dreadfully managed, one hardly knows to whom to complain."

"I learned an important lesson in the art of debate. Present your argument clearly, arm yourself with cutting wit and of course, bob and weave!"

"Only eyes washed by tears can see clearly."

"Insanity is just what we call stupidity when it doesn't make sense."

"The most merciful thing in the world . . . is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents."

"It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him."

"I have often thought morality may perhaps consist solely in the courage of making a choice."

"Dont' play for safety- it's the most dangerous thing in the world."

"Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling into at night. I miss you like hell."

"I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship."

"Fidelity to commitment in the face of doubts and fears is a very spiritual thing."