When what is good comes of age, and is likely to live, there is reason for rejoicing.

The intense happiness of our union is derived in a high degree from the perfect freedom with which we each follow and declare our own impressions.

The beauty of a lovely woman is like music.

Scepticismcan never be thoroughly applied, else life would come to a standstill.

'Character," says Novalis, in one of his questionable aphorisms - character is destiny'.

That quiet mutual gaze of a trusting husband and wife is like the first moment of rest or refuge from a great weariness or a great danger-not to be interfered with by speech or action which would distract the sensations from the fresh enjoyment of repose.

But certain winds will make men's temper bad.