Those who trust us educate us.

The greatest benefit we owe to the artist, whether painter, poet, or novelist, is the extension of our sympathies.

But, bless us, things may be lovable that are not altogether handsome, I hope?

Dear Friends all, A thousand Christmas pleasures and blessings to you -- good resolutions and bright hopes for the New Year! Amen. People who can't be witty exert themselves to be pious or affectionate.

Many an inherited sorrow that has marred a life has been breathed into no human ear.

It was one of those dangerous moments when speech is at once sincere and deceptive - when feeling, rising high above its average depth, leaves flood-marks which are never reached again.

A man never lies with more delicious languor under the influence of a passion than when he has persuaded himself that he shall subdue it to-morrow.