The world so quickly adjusts itself after any loss, that the return of the departed would nearly always throw it, even the circle most interested, into confusion.

There is no beauty like that which was spoiled by an accident; no accomplishments and graces are so to be envied as those that circumstances rudely hindered the development of.

There was never a nation that became great until it came to the knowledge that it had nowhere in the world to go for help.

A woman set on anything will walk right through the moral crockery without wincing.

A great artist can paint a great picture on a small canvas.

The stranger who receives the rare gift of human kindness holds its value in his heart forever.

Hoe while it is spring, and enjoy the best anticipations. It is not much matter if things do not turn out well.