The effectiveness of mechanical devices is determined by their precision and ability to perform consistently.

Words have the power to heal, to transform, to connect us to one another

The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.

Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.

We will not just say, “I love him very much,” but instead, “I will do something so that he will suffer less.” The mind of compassion is truly present when it is effective in removing another person’s suffering.