Self is the only prison that can ever bind the soul.

Ere thou sleepest, gently lay Every troubled thought away; Put off worry and distress As thou puttest off thy dress; Drop thy burden and thy care In the quiet arms of prayer. Lord thou knowest how I live, All I'VE DONE AMISS FORGIVE; ALL OF GOOD I'VE TRIED TO DO STRENGTHEN, bless and carry through; All I love in safety keep While in Thee I fall asleep.

Many a treasure besides Ali Baba's is unlocked with a verbal key.

And you will remember that love is not getting, but giving; not a wild dream of pleasure, and a madness of desire — oh no, love is not that — it is goodness, and honour, and peace, and pure living — yes, love is that; and it is the best thing in the world, and the thing that lives longest.

Love is the heart s immortal thirst to be completely known and all forgiven.

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.

Those who would see wonderful things must often be ready to travel alone.