When one is grateful for something too good for common thanks, writing is less unsatisfactory than speech-one does not, at least, hear how inadequate the words are.

When a man has seen the woman whom he would have chosen if he had intended to marry speedily, his remaining a bachelor will usually depend on her resolution rather than on his.

I protest against any absolute conclusion.

Having once embarked on your marital voyage, it is impossible not to be aware that you make no way and the sea is not within sight; that in fact, you are exploring an enclosed basin.

Loquacity with tongue or pen is its own reward -- or, punishment.

... the true seeing is within; and painting stares at you with an insistent imperfection.

Love supreme defies all sophistry.