He presents me with what is always an acceptable gift who brings me news of a great thought before unknown. He enriches me without impoverishing himself. The judicious quoter, too, helps on what is much needed in the world, a freer circulation of good thoughts, pure feelings, and pleasant fancies.

Rejecting the miracles of Christ, we still have the miracle of Christ Himself.

The heart contracts as the pocket expands.

Merit is never so conspicuous as when coupled with an obscure origin, just as the moon never appears so lustrous as when it emerges from a cloud.

Many children, many cares; no children, no felicity.

Difficulties, by bracing the mind to overcome them, assist cheerfulness, as exercise assists digestion.

Common sense, alas in spite of our educational institutions, is a rare commodity.