... in no part of the world is genteel visiting founded on esteem, in the absence of suitable furniture and complete dinner-service.

What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined - to strengthen each other - to be at one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.

I am not imposed upon by fine words; I can see what actions mean.

Perhaps the most delightful friendships are those in which there is much agreement, much disputation, and yet more personal liking.

Lord! Thou art with Thy people still; they see Thee in the night-watches, and their hearts burn within them as Thou talkest with them by the way. And Thou art near to those that have not known Thee; open their eyes that they may see Thee--see Thee weeping over them, and saying, "Ye will not come unto me that ye might have life"--see Thee hanging on the cross and saying, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do"--see Thee as Thou wilt come again in Thy glory to judge them at the last. Amen.

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

As leopard feels at home with leopard.