to my thinking, it is more pitiable to bore than to be bored.

Little children are still the symbol of the eternal marriage between love and duty.

It is a vain thought to flee from the work that God appoints us, for the sake of finding a greater blessing, instead of seeking it where alone it is to be found - in loving obedience.

If a woman's young and pretty, I think you can see her good looks all the better for her being plainly dressed.

One has to spend many years in learning how to be happy.

To most mortals there is a stupidity which is unendurable and a stupidity which is altogether acceptable - else, indeed, what would become of social bonds?

When God makes His presence felt through us, we are like the burning bush: Moses never took any heed what sort of bush it was—he only saw the brightness of the Lord.