We reap what we sow, but nature has love over and above that justice, and gives us shadow and blossom and fruit, that spring from no planting of ours.

We must not inquire too curiously into motives. they are apt to become feeble in the utterance: the aroma is mixed with the grosser air. We must keep the germinating grain away from the light.

A man falling into dark waters seeks a momentary footing even on sliding stones.

I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.

In the vain laughter of folly wisdom hears half its applause.

Animals are such agreeable friends.

And when a woman's will is as strong as the man's who wants to govern her, half her strength must be concealment.