A silent look of affection and regard when all other eyes are turned coldly away-the consciousness that we possess the sympathy and affection of one being when all others have deserted us-is a hold, a stay, a comfort, in the deepest affliction, which no wealth could purchase, or power bestow.

All other swindlers upon earth are nothing to the self-swindlers, and with such pretences did I cheat myself.

Every baby born into the world is a finer one than the last.

You should keep dogs-fine animals-sagacious.

Friendship? Yes Please.

But the words she spoke of Mrs Harris, lambs could not forgive ... nor worms forget.

Never close your lips to those whom you have already opened your heart.