Happy the man who early learns the wide chasm that lies between his wishes and his powers.

Higher aims are in themselves more valuable, even if unfulfilled, than lower ones quite attained.

A vi'let on the meadow grew, That no one saw, that no one knew, It was a modest flower. A shepherdess pass'd by that way-- Light footed, pretty and so gay; That way she came, Softly warbling forth her lay.

All professional men are handicapped by not being allowed to ignore things which are useless.

Certain faults are necessary for the existence of the individual. We would resent it if old friends were to get rid of certain peculiarities.

Then to the depths! - I could as well say height: It's all the same.

Seldom in the business and transactions of ordinary life, do we find the sympathy we want.