"I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders."

"It's not what you get, but what you give that determines your true worth."

"Superfluous wealth can buy superfluities only. Money is not required to buy one necessary of the soul."

"The very best thing, of course, is to have a good laugh. But if you can't have that, a good cry is not bad either."

"It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?"