"Each blade of grass has its spot on earth whence it draws its life, its strength and so is man rooted to the land from which he draws his faith together with his life."

"The conquest of the earth, which mostly means the taking it away from those who have a different complexion or slightly flatter noses than ourselves, is not a pretty thing when you look into it too much."

"To a teacher of languages there comes a time when the world is but a place of many words and man appears a mere talking animal not much more wonderful than a parrot."

"Any work that aspires, however humbly, to the condition of art should carry its justification in every line."

"If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it anywhere else."

"If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children."

"A quiet mind is capable of understanding that the greatest battles are fought within."

"It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever."