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.

The greatest happiness comes from the greatest activity.

Women seldom forfeit their claims to respect to men whom they respect.

Next to being witty, the best thing is being able to quote another's wit.

The cure for tender sensibilities is to make more of our objects and less of our selves.

Earth took her shining station as a star, In Heaven's dark hall, high up the crowd of worlds.

A genuine passion is like a mountain stream; it admits of no impediment; it cannot go backward; it must go forward.