"Isn't everyone a part of everyone else?"

"I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings."

"Leave well - even 'pretty well' - alone: that is what I learn as I get old."

"The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity."