Ah, in this world, where every guiding thread Ends suddenly in the one sure centre, death, The visionary hand of Might-have-been Alone can fill Desire's cup to the brim!

If I were asked what book is better than a cheap book, I should answer that there is one book better than a cheap book, - and that is a book honestly come by.

Darkness is strong, and so is Sin, But surely God endures forever!

Time makes ancient good uncouth.

Scepticism commonly takes up the room left by defect of imagination, and is the very quality of mind most likely to seek for sensual proof of supersensual things. If one came from the dead it could not believe; and yet it longs for such a witness, and will put up with a very dubious one.

Solitude is as needful to the imagination as society is wholesome for the character.

Children are God's Apostles, sent forth, day by day, to preach of love, and hope, and peace.