Human Nature is the only science of man; and yet has been hitherto the most neglected.
There are men who never err, because they never propose anything rational.
The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, power and grace.
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
If you want a wise answer, ask a reasonable question.
I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. . . . In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or is dehumanized.
Everything is hard before it is easy.
Writing mysteries lets me get away with murder. I think 'the mystery' may be the greatest form for social criticism, simply because it is pedestrian.
The patient and active virtues of a soldier are insensibly nursed in the habits and discipline of a pastoral life.
I cannot find language of sufficient energy to convey my sense of the sacredness of private integrity.
Patriarchy is connected to greed, a symptom of a larger force that can only be dispelled through kindness and love. It's basic Buddhism.