We have not to construct human nature afresh, but to take it as we find it, and make the best of it.

To-morrow is ah, whose?

The man who does his work, any work, conscientiously, must always be in one sense a great man.

Silence sweeter is than speech.

Now, I have nothing to say against uncles in general. They are usually very excellent people, and very convenient to little boys and girls.

according to the old joke, married people are often like little boys bathing, who cry with chattering teeth to the boys on the shore, 'Do come in, it's so warm' - it is not always warm.

What comfort there is in a cheerful spirit! how the heart leaps up to meet a sunshiny face, a merry tongue, an even temper, and a heart which either naturally, or, what is better, from conscientious principle, has learned to take all things on their bright side, believing that the Giver of life being all-perfect Love, the best offering we can make to Him is to enjoy to the full what He sends of good, and bear what He allows of evil!