He loves not who does not see the faults of the beloved as virtues.

We cannot and must not get rid of nor deny our characteristics. But we can give them shape and direction.

Thought expands, but paralyzes; action animates, but narrows.

No two men see the world exactly alike, and different temperaments will apply in different ways a principle that they both acknowledge.

Nature is so perfect that the Trinity couldn't have fashioned her any more perfect. She is an organ on which our Lord plays and the devil works the bellows.

Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to hate.

All theory, my friend, is grey, But green is life's glad golden tree.