Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.

Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.

Birds in their little nests agree; And 'tis a shameful sight When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.

And he that does one fault at first And lies to hide it, makes it two.

Earth, thou great footstool of our God, who reigns on high; thou fruitful source of all our raiment, life, and food; our house, our parent, and our nurse.

The passions are the gales of life; and it is religion only that can prevent them from rising into a tempest.

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine Demands my soul, my life, my all.