The birth of Jesus is the sunrise in the Bible.

There are two good rules which ought to be written on every heart - never to believe anything bad about anybody unless you positively know it to be true; never to tell even that unless you feel that it is absolutely necessary, and that God is listening.

Even if we should find another Eden, we would not be fit to enjoy it perfectly nor stay in it forever.

It is with rivers as it is with people: the greatest are not always the most agreeable nor the best to live with.

It is better to desire the things we have than to have the things we desire.

There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament.

Love is not about getting - but giving.