Nothing seemed impossible in the beginning.

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

My father taught in the wise way which unfolds what lies in the child

Beth ceased to fear him from that moment, and sat there talking to him as cozily as if she had known him all her life, for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.

…that's what old people are here for, — else their experience is of little use.

Her beauty satisfied [his] artistic eye, her peculiarities piqued his curiosity, her vivacity lightened his ennui, and her character interested him by the unconscious hints it gave of power, pride and passion. So entirely natural and unconventional was she that he soon found himself on a familiar footing, asking all manner of unusual questions, and receiving rather piquant replies.

But many of the bravest never are known, and get no praise. That does not lessen their beauty.