The dregs may stir themselves as they please; they fall back to the bottom by their own coarseness.

Man is born with the faculty of speech. Who gives it to him? He who gives the bird its song.

Before using a fine word, make a place for it.

Words become luminous when the poet's finger has passed over them its phosphorescence.

We should do good whenever we can and do kindness at all times, for at all times we can.

Lenity is a part of justice; but she must not speak too loud for fear of waking justice.

A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.