The Mormons make the marriage ring, like the ring of Saturn, fluid, not solid, and keep it in its place by numerous satellites.

Many people do not allow their principles to take root, but pull them up every now and then, as children do the flowers they have planted, to see if they are growing.

Death is better than disease.

A boy's will is the wind's will, and the thought's of youth are long, long thoughhts

The mind of the scholar, if he would leave it large and liberal, should come in contact with other minds.

When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music.

The smoking flax before it burst to flame Was quenched by death, and broken the bruised reed.