Love is a great beautifier.

A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.

I love my liberty too well to be in a hurry to give it up for any mortal man.

Gentlemen, be courteous to the old maids, no matter how poor and plain and prim, for the only chivalry worth having is that which is the readiest to to pay deference to the old, protect the feeble, and serve womankind, regardless of rank, age, or color.

...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.

It is never too early to try and plant [good principles] in a child, and never too late to cultivate them in the most neglected person.

O vanity, mislead no more!