A kiss for a blow is always best, though it's not very easy to give it sometimes.

Jo had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally.

Rule yourself. Love your neighbor. Do the duty that lies nearest you.

We don't choose our talents; but we needn't hide them in a napkin because they are not just what we want.

I could have been a great many things.

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

Work is and always has been my salvation and I thank the Lord for it.