People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.
Friendships begin with liking or gratitude- roots that can be pulled up.
You must love your work and not always be looking over the edge of it wanting your play to begin.
No man is matriculated to the art of life till he has been well tempted.
We are not apt to fear for the fearless, when we are companions in their danger.
Fine old Christmas, with the snowy hair and ruddy face, had done his duty that year in the noblest fashion, and had set off his rich gifts of warmth and color with all the heightening contrast of frost and snow.