So subtle is the atmosphere of opinion that it will make itself felt without words.

It is generally understood that men don't aspire after the absolute right, but only to do about as well as the rest of the world.

Treat 'em like dogs, and you'll have dogs' works and dogs' actions. Treat 'em like men, and you'll have men's works.

In all ranks of life the human heart yearns for the beautiful; and the beautiful things that God makes are his gift to all alike.

True love ennobles and dignifies the material labors of life; and homely services rendered for love's sake have in them a poetry that is immortal.

Money is a great help everywhere; - can't have too much, if you get it honestly.

When you get into a tight place, and everything goes against you till it seems as if you could n't hold on a minute longer, never give up then, for that 's just the place and time that the tide'll turn.