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.

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.

Not to the swift, the race: Not to the strong, the fight: Not to the righteous, perfect grace: Not to the wise, the light. But often faltering feet Come surest to the goal; And they who walk in darkness meet The sunrise of the soul.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, God of glory, Lord of Love; Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in Thee.

We measure success by accumulation. The measure is false. The true measure is appreciation. He who loves most has most.

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.

Some people are so afraid do die that they never begin to live.