Love is apt to make lunatics of even men and saints.

When I had youth I had no money; now I have the money I have no time; and when I get the time, if I ever do, I shall have no health to enjoy life. I suppose it's the discipline I need; but it's rather hard to love the things I do, and see them go by because duty chains me to my galley. If I ever come into port with all sails set, that will be my reward perhaps.

Mothers can forgive anything! Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should turn from you.

Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged.

For the wise old man was universally beloved, and ministered so beautifully to his flock that many of them thanked him all their lives for the help given to both hearts and souls.

Love scenes, if genuine, are indescribable; for to those who have enacted them the most elaborate description seems tame, and to those who have not, the simplest picture seems overdone.

...for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.