books have been my greatest comfort, castle-building a never-failing delight, and scribbling a very profitable amusement.

Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.

Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know.

Back to him she would never go, but in her lonely life still lived the sweet memory of that happy time when she believed in him and he was all in all to her.

Have your fun, my dear; but if you must earn your bread, try to make it sweet with cheerfulness, not bitter with the daily regret that it isn't cake.

Fame is a very good thing to have in the house, but cash is more convenient.

Liberty must not be abused.