I went [to war] because I couldn't help it. I didn't want the glory or the pay; I wanted the right thing done.

...and clung more closely to the dear human love, from which our Father never means us to be weaned, but through which He draws us closer to Himself.

I never knew how much like heaven this world could be, when two people love and live for one another!

…often between ourselves and those nearest and dearest to us there exists a reserve which it is very hard to overcome.

... because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man.

It takes two flints to make a fire.

Prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well.