Some people seemed to get all sunshine, and some all shadow.

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

…I can't help seeing that you are very lonely, and sometimes there is a hungry look in your eyes that goes to my heart.

Where the heart is the mind works best.

Mothers can forgive anything!

Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success.

I asked for bread, and I got a stone in the shape of a pedestal.