Farewell, farewell to thee, Araby's daughter! Thus warbled a Peri beneath the dark sea.

We gain nothing by being with such as ourselves. We encourage one another in mediocrity. I am always longing to be with men more excellent than myself.

Pain is life - the sharper, the more evidence of life.

Friend of my bosom, thou more than a brother, Why wert thou not born in my father's dwelling?

You may derive thoughts from others; your way of thinking, the mould in which your thoughts are cast, must be your own.

The light that lies In woman's eyes.

Asparagus inspires gentle thoughts.