Seldom was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.

Seldom was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.

Words are as they are taken, and things are as they are used. There are even cursed blessings.

Good prayers never come creeping home. I am sure I shall receive either what I ask, or what I should ask.

It is not the bee's touching on the flowers that gathers the honey, but her abiding for a time upon them, and drawing out the sweet.

Let others either envy or pity me; I care not, so long as I enjoy myself.

He is great enough that is his own master.