“In the course of my life, I have often had to eat my words, and I must confess that I have always found it a wholesome diet.”

“Purity of personal life is the one indispensable condition for building up a sound education.”

“The person lives twice who lives the first life well.”

“When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.”

“The real test of friendship is: can you literally do nothing with the other person? Can you enjoy those moments of life that are utterly simple?”

“Regarding life, the wisest men of all ages have judged alike: it is worthless.”

“Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose the former and have seen no reason to change.”

“My life is my message.”

“Every man is the architect of his own life. He builds it just the way he wants it. However, after he has built what he wants, he sometimes decides that he doesn't like what he has built and looks for someone or something to blame instead of changing himself.”