Just judgment must then be slow, and one mark of unjust judgment is its haste.

Opinion is the prerogative of man;  judgment is the prerogative of God. 

Hearts are like flowers:  they remain open to the softly-falling dew, but shut up in the violent downpour of rain, 

Cultivate the great art of leaving people alone, even those you think you have a right to direct in the minutest particular.

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

Think of all the rare materials that are ready to our hand, the possibilities of loving service, the priceless memories that we have garnered, the constant perception of beauties in the characters of others…..

 If we open our eyes and see, nothing is really wanting, except the resolve to build. 

Between the great things that we cannot do, and the small things we will not do, the danger is that we shall do nothing.

…many people had no criterion of values; they filled their lives with petty engagements, and smilingly lamented that they had no time to think or read.