Never write on a subject without first having read yourself full on it; and never read on a subject till you have thought yourself hungry on it.

The heart needs not for its heaven much space, nor many stars therein, if only the star of love has arisen.

Every friend is to the other a sun, and a sunflower also. He attracts and follows.

Never write on a subject without first having read yourself full on it; and never read on a subject till you have thought yourself hungry on it.

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.

Woman and men of retiring timidity are cowardly only in dangers which affect themselves, but the first to rescue when others are in danger.

As winter strips the leaves from around us, so that we may see the distant regions they formerly concealed, so old age takes away our enjoyments only to enlarge the prospect of the coming eternity.