We must be for ourselves in the long run; the mild and generous are only more justly selfish than the domineering.

Earth reserves no blessing For the unblessed of Heaven!

I have lost the faculty of enjoying their destruction, and I am too idle to destroy for nothing.

Cathy, this lamb of yours threatens like a bull!' he said. 'It is in danger of splitting its skull against my knuckles. By God! Mr. Linton, I'm mortally sorry that you are not worth knocking down!

He might as well plant an oak in a flowerpot, and expect it to thrive, as imagine he can restore her to vigour in the soil of his shallow cares!

I see heaven's glories shine and faith shines equal.

If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger.