Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and often times we call a man cold when he is only sad.

Sometimes we may learn more from a man's errors, than from his virtues.

Nature paints not; In oils, but frescoes the great dome of heaven; With sunsets, and the lovely forms of clouds; And flying vapors.

Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend.

If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it.

The foods that prolong life and increase purity, vigour, health, cheerfulness, and happiness are those that are delicious, soothing, substantial and agreeable... Foods that are bitter, sour, salt, over-hot, pungent, dry and burning produce unhappiness, repentance and disease.

Stay, stay at home, my heart and rest; Home-keeping hearts are the happiest, For those that wander they know not where Are full of trouble and full of care; To stay at home is best.