Whose work is it but your own to open your eyes? But indeed the business of the universe is to make such a fool out of you that you will know yourself for one, and begin to be wise.

But more impressive than the facts and figures as to height, width, age, etc., are the entrancing beauty and tranquility that pervade the forest, the feelings of peace, awe and reverence that it inspires.

As to the pure all things are pure, so the common mind sees far more vulgarity in others than the mind developed in genuine refinement.

Her face was fair and pretty, with eyes like two bits of night sky, each with a star dissolved in the blue.

Many a life has been injured by the constant expectation of death. It is life we have to do with, not death. The best preparation for the night is to work diligently while the day lasts. The best preparation for death is life.

One thing is clear to me, that no indulgence of passion destroys the spiritual nature so much as respectable selfishness.

It is by loving and not by being loved that one can come nearest to the soul of another.