A heart that overflows may seek out merrymaking and boisterous festivities to quietly rejoice, unnoticed amidst the reveling crowds.

You say I'm small? I certainly can relate, although it is a matter of perspective. The distance is deceptive, my friend, you standtoo low.

What raises great poetry above all else--it is the entire person and also the entire world.

I'd wish the government took honest people into consideration, it shows enough consideration for scoundrels.

Poetry, it is often said and loudly so, is life's true mirror. But a monkey looking into a work of literature looks in vain for Socrates.

Love wants to be confirmed with concrete symbols, but recklessness loves instability.

To test a modest man's modesty do not investigate if he ignores applause, find out if he abides criticism.