Universal love is a glove without fingers, which fits all bands alike and none closely; but true affection is like a glove with fingers, which fits one hand only, and sits close to that one.

It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise.

For the Infinite has sowed his name in the heavens in burning stars, but on the earth He has sowed his name in tender flowers.

Joy descends gently upon us like the evening dew, and does not patter down like a hailstorm.

Joys are our wings, sorrows our spurs.

Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in this life.

Beauty attracts us men; but if, like an armed magnet it is pointed, beside, with gold and silver, it attracts with tenfold power.