There is a sort of subjection which is the peculiar heritage of largeness and of love; and strength is often only another name for willing bondage to irremediable weakness.

In old days there were angels who came and took men by the hand and led them away from the city of destruction. We see no white-winged angels now. But yet men are led away from threatening destruction: a hand is put into theirs, which leads them forth gently towards a calm and bright land, so that they look no more backward; and the hand may be a little child's.

Man may content himself with the applause of the world and the homage paid to his intellect, but woman's heart has holier idols.

Receptiveness is a rare and massive power, like fortitude.

'Tis God gives skill, but not without men's hand: He could not make Antonio Stradivarius's violins without Antonio.

People who write finely must not expect to be left in repose; they will be molested with thanks, at least.

Hold up your head! You were not made for failure, you were made for victory. Go forward with a joyful confidence.