Our virtues are dearer to us the more we have had to suffer for them. It is the same with our children. All profound affection entertains a sacrifice. Our thoughts are often worse than we are, just as they are often better.

No soul is desolate as long as there is a human being for whom it can feel trust and reverence.

What courage and patience are wanted for every life that aims to produce anything!

In every parting there is an image of death.

Wise books For half the truths they hold are honored tombs.

... it is seldom a medical man has true religious views--there is too much pride of intellect.

A prig is a fellow who is always making you a present of his opinions.