Never close your lips to those whom you have already opened your heart.

It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.

have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

I loved her against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be.

There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.

We need never be ashamed of our tears.

What greater gift than the love of a cat.

There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts.

No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.

Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape.

A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.

When an opera star sings her head off, she usually improves her appearance.

Oh my past! It’s such a long time ago now.

I am not young enough to know everything.

We're all golden sunflowers inside.

Life is like an onion. You peel it off one layer at a time, and sometimes you weep.

People who don't take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year. People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year.

If you aren't rich you should always look useful.

Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.

We can each define ambition and progress for ourselves. The goal is to work toward a world where expectations are not set by the stereotypes that hold us back, but by our personal passion, talents and interests.