If the critics are right that I've made all my decisions based on polls, then I must not be very good at reading them.

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

When you are angry or frustrated, what comes out? Whatever it is, it's a good indication of what you're made of.

Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them.

Life's a fight. It's a good fight of faith.

Absences are a good influence in love and keep it bright and delicate.

Books are good enough in their own way, but they are a poor substitute for life.

The opportunity for doing mischief is found a hundred times a day, and of doing good once in a year.

Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.

All styles are good except the tiresome kind.