I wished that I had some other guardian of minor abilities.

If I could have known Cicero, and been his friend, and talked with him in his retirement at Tusculum (beau-ti-ful Tusculum l), I could have died contented.

I, who have no sisters nor brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends...

Her face looked ugly in the attempt to avoid tears; it was an ugliness which bound him to her more than any beauty could have done. It isn't being happy together, he thought as though it were a fresh discovery, that makes one love--it's being unhappy together.

Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.

It's better to be unhappy alone than unhappy with someone - so far.

People must work in unison.

It's overwhelmingly in the self-interest of the United States of America to have a secure, democratic friend, a strategic partner like Israel.

Unless we love and are loved, each of us is alone, each of us is deeply lonely.

No one leaves an old friend unless they are ashamed.

Unless you and your mate are united in purpose, dedication, and loyalty, you will not succeed to the extent you otherwise could.

According to a new study, women in satisfying marriages are less likely to develop cardiovascular diseases than unmarried women. So don't worry, lonely women, you'll be dead soon.