The evening of life brings with it its lamps.

Never write anything that does not give you great pleasure. Emotion is easily transferred from the writer to the reader.

The passions should be purged; all may become innocent if they are well directed and moderated. Even hatred maybe a commendable feeling when it is caused by a lively love of good. Whatever makes the passions pure, makes them stronger, more durable, and more enjoyable.

Fear loves the idea of danger.

Old age was naturally more honored in times when people could not know much more than what they had seen.

Strength is natural, but grace is the growth of habit. This charming quality requires practice if it is to become lasting.

We do not do well except when we know where the best is and when we are assured that we have touched it and hold its power within us.