Necessity is cruel, but it is the only test of inward strength. Every fool may live according to his own likings.

While man's desires and aspirations stir he cannot choose but err.

For a man to achieve all that is demanded of him he must regard himself as greater than he is.

An angel! Nonsense! Everybody so describes his mistress; and yet I find it impossible to tell you how perfect she is, or why she is so perfect: suffice it to say she has captivated all my senses.

If you must tell me your opinions, tell me what you believe in. I have plenty of doubts of my own.

As to the value of conversions, God alone can judge. God alone can know how wide are the steps which the soul has to take before it can approach to a community with Him, to the dwelling of the perfect, or to the intercourse and friendship of higher natures.

Who never ate his bread in sorrow, Who never spent the darksome hours Weeping, and watching for the morrow,- He knows you not, ye heavenly Powers.