If you once understand an author's character, the comprehension of his writings becomes easy.
Ripe in wisdom was he, but patient, and simple, and childlike.
Thinking the deed, and not the creed, Would help us in our utmost need.
The sky is filled with stars, invisible by day.
Kind hearts are the gardens, Kind thoughts are the roots, Kind words are the flowers, Kind deeds are the fruits, Take care of your garden And keep out the weeds, Fill it with sunshine, Kind words, and Kind deeds.
It was a high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, - always do what you are afraid to do.