Fancy rules over two thirds of the universe, the past, and future, while reality is confined to the present

The conscience of children is formed by the influences that surround them; their notions of good and evil are the result of the moral atmosphere they breathe.

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.

Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower.

Music is moonlight in the gloomy night of life.

A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward.

Poverty is the only load which is the heavier the more loved ones there are to assist in bearing it.