Cathedrals do not seem to me to have been built. They seem, rather, stupendous growths of nature, like crystals, or cliffs of basalt.

Whipping and abuse are like laudanum: you have to double the dose as the sensibilities decline.

A ship is a beauty and a mystery wherever we see it.

We should remember in our dealings with animals that they are a sacred trust to us from our Heavenly Father. They are dumb and cannot speak for themselves.

If you were not already my dearly loved husband I should certainly fall in love with you.

he who has nothing to lose can afford all risks.

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.