True religion is the life we lead, not the creed we profess.
Books are standing counselors and preachers, always at hand, and always disinterested; having this advantage over oral instructors, that they are ready to repeat their lesson as often as we please.
A man's life is colored by the dye of his imagination.
I know of no higher fortitude than stubborness in the face of overwhelming odds.
Some people will believe anything if you whisper it to them.
A beautiful lady is an accident of nature. A beautiful old lady is a work of art.