A thought may be very commendable as a thought, but I value it chiefly as a window through which I can obtain insight on the thinker.
Trifles make up the happiness or the misery of mortal life.
A brave soul is a thing which all things serve.
In my garden I spend my days; in my library I spend my nights.
Books are a finer world within the world. (1863)
One never hugs one's good luck so affectionately as when listening to the relation of some horrible misfortunes which has overtaken others.