As plants take hold, not for the sake of staying, but only that they may climb higher, so it is with men. By every part of our nature we clasp things above us, one after another, not for the sake of remaining where we take hold, but that we may go higher.

When a man says that he is perfect already, there is only one of two places for him, and that is heaven or the lunatic asylum.

Today is a goblet day. The whole heavens have been mingled with exquisite skill to a delicious flavor, and the crystal cup put to every lip. Breathing is like ethereal drinking. It is a luxury simply to exist.

Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation.

God planted fear in the soul as truly as he planted hope or courage. Pear is a kind of bell, or gong, which rings the mind into quick life and avoidance upon the approach of danger. It is the soul's signal for rallying.

Nothing can be more airy and beautiful than the transparent seed-globe-a fairy dome of splendid architecture.

Suffering well borne is better than suffering removed.