The only ugliness is that of the heart, seen through the face. And though beauty be obvious, the only loveliness is invisible.
Herman MelvilleLet me look into a human eye; it is better than to gaze into sea or sky; better than to gaze upon God.
Herman MelvilleWe are only what we are; not what we would be; nor every thing we hope for. We are but a step in a scale, that reaches further above us than below.
Herman Melville