…to the inspiration of necessity, we owe half the wise, beautiful, and useful blessings of the world.

I for one don't want to be ranked among idiots, felons, and minors any longer, for I am none of them.

Liberty must not be abused.

Go out more, keep cheerful as well as busy, for you are the sunshine-maker of the family, and if you get dismal there is no fair weather.

My only answer is, if my grave stood open on one side and you upon the other I'd go into my grave before I would take one step to meet you.

…she'll go and fall in love, and there's an end of peace and fun, and cozy times together.

Wouldn't it be fun if all the castles in the air which we make could come true and we could live in them?