That which is always within our reach, is always the last thing we take; and the chances are, that what we can do every day, we never do at all.

I do not think that life has a suspense more sickening than that of expecting a letter which does not come.

From religion ... they will learn the only true lesson of equality - the conviction that our destinies are not in our own hands; they will see that no situation in life is without its share of suffering; - and this perpetual reference to a higher power ought equally to teach the rich humility, and the poor devotion.

I think hearts are very much like glasses. If they do not break with the first ring, they usually last a considerable time.

In our road through life we may happen to meet with a man casting a stone reverentially to enlarge the cairn of another which stone he has carried in his bosom to sling against that very other's head.

Nothing but love can answer to love; no affection, no kindness, no care, can supply its place: it is its own sweet want.

Few save the poor feel for the poor.