That's what children are forโthat their parents may not be bored.
He was the soul of politeness to everyone -- to some with a hint of aversion, to others with a hint of respect.
Go and try to disprove death. Death will disprove you, and that's all!
Whatever a person may pray for, that person prays for a miracle. Every prayer comes down to this - Almighty God, grant that two times two not equal four.
Nothing is worse and more hurtful than a happiness that comes too late.
Ah, but in time the heat of noontide passes, and to it there succeed nightfall and dusk, with a return to the quiet fold where for the weary an the heavy-laden there waits sleep, sweet sleep.