The spot of ground on which a man has stood is forever interesting to him.

It is not of so much consequence what you say, as how you say it. Memorable sentences are memorable on account of some single irradiating word.

Eternity doth wear upon her face the veil of time. They only see the veil, and thus they know not what they stand so near!

Sweet April's tears, Dead on the hem of May.

Men praise poverty, as the African worships Mumbo Jumbo--from terror of the malign power, and a desire to propitiate at.

In my garden, care stops at the gate and gazes at me wistfully through the bars.

To have to die is a distinction of which no man is proud.