True it is, as society is instituted, marriage becomes somewhat of a lottery, for all its votaries are either the victims of Cupid or cupidity; in either instance, they are under the blinding influence of passion, and consequently but little subject to the control of reason.

Good-humor is the clear blue sky of the soul.

As a human being, possessing education, talent, and recourses obligates you to help others less fortunate.

Nonsense is to sense, as shade to light; it heightens effect.

Dean Swift proposed to tax beauty, and to leave every lady to rate her own charms; he said the tax would be cheerfully paid and very productive.

The only time we can fail is if we quit. Most perceived failures are only stepping stones being small problems encountered along the path to a goal. Obstacles are opportunities for growth, therefore, encourage and embrace them.

True beauty is in the mind; and the expression of the features depends more upon the moral nature than most persons are accustomed to think.