A true Friendship is as wise as it is tender. The parties to it yield implicitly to the guidance of their love, and know no otherlaw nor kindness.

As a man grows older, his ability to sit still and follow indoor occupations increases. He grows vespertinal in his habits as theevening of life approaches, till at last he comes forth only just before sundown, and gets all the walk that he requires in half an hour.

Morning glory is the best name, it always refreshes me to see it.

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

Say, Not so, and you will out circle the philosophers.

The sort of morality which the priests inculcate is a very subtle policy, far finer than the politicians', and the world is very successfully ruled by them as the policemen.

The dry grasses are not dead for me. A beautiful form has as much life at one season as another.