I think I dislike what I don't like more than I like what I like.

If you had a table spread for a feast, and was making merry with your friends, you would think it was kind to let me come and sit down and rejoice with you, because you'd think I should to share those good things; but I should better to share in your trouble and your labour.

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.

We judge other according to results; how else?--not knowing the process by which results are arrived at.

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

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

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