It is a common enough case, that of a man being suddenly captivated by a woman nearly the opposite of his ideal.

Appearances have very little to do with happiness.

An ass may bray a good while before he shakes the stars down.

The first condition of human goodness is something to love; the second, something to reverence.

What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined - to strengthen each other - to be at one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.

When a man has seen the woman whom he would have chosen if he had intended to marry speedily, his remaining a bachelor will usually depend on her resolution rather than on his.

... the true seeing is within; and painting stares at you with an insistent imperfection.