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.

To this hour, the great science and duty of politics is lowered by the petty leaven of small and personal advantage.

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

I will look on the stars and look on thee, and read the page of thy destiny.

In sad truth, half our forebodings of our neighbors are but our own wishes, which we are ashamed to utter in any other form.

... true love is like religion, it hath its silence and its sanctity.

To enjoy yourself is the easy method to give enjoyment to others.