Flowers are beautiful, for instance, but we are not inclined to marry them. Duty, on the contrary, is a bugle call to action, whether you are inclined to act, or not. In this case, I obey the bugle call of duty.

He brought toys to the children because they were little and helpless, and because he loved them.

During the year I stood there I had known was the loss of my heart. While I was in love I was the happiest man on earth.

In other words, the more stupid one is, the more he thinks he knows.

To 'know Thyself' is considered quite an accomplishment.

Unless one can think wisely it is better to remain a dummy.

All the same,' said the Scarecrow, 'I shall ask for brains instead of a heart; for a fool would not know what to do with a heart if he had one.' I shall take the heart,' returned the Tin Woodman, 'for brains do not make one happy, and happiness is the best thing in the world.