The romance of life begins and ends with two blank pages. Age and extreme old age.

Laughing cheerfulness throws the light of day on all the paths of life.

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.

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.

Nothing is more beautiful than cheerfulness in an old face.

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

Only deeds give strength to life, only moderation gives it charm.