If one is not virtuous he becomes vicious.

Something of a person's character may be observed by how they smile. Some never smile they only grin.

The loss of a beloved connection awakens an interest in Heaven before unfelt.

Pride is like the beautiful acacia, that lifts its head proudly above its neighbor plants-forgetting that it too, like them, has its roots in the dirt.

All good writing leaves something unexpressed.

Vanity in an old man is charming. It is a proof of an open, nature. Eighty winters have not frozen him up, or taught him concealments. In a young person it is simply allowable; we do not expect him to be above it.

Woman's power is over the affections. A beautiful dominion is hers; but she risks its forfeiture when she seeks to extend it.