How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.

If I read a book that impresses me, I have to take myself firmly by the hand before I mix with other people, otherwise they would think my mind rather queer.

Boys will be boys. And even that wouldn't matter if only we could prevent girls from being girls.