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.

There is no sorrow I have thought more about than that-to love what is great, and try to reach it, and yet to fail.

In travelling I shape myself betimes to idleness And take fools' pleasure

He had the superficial kindness of a good-humored, self-satisfied nature, that fears no rivalry, and has encountered no contrarieties.

The tale of the Divine Pity was never yet believed from lips that were not felt to be moved by human pity.

What loneliness is more lonely than distrust?

We are led on, like little children, by a way we know not.