It is useless to deny that, unless one has a genius for imparting knowledge, teaching is a drudgery.

When one promise jostles another, one of 'em isn't a promise.

Real divorce takes place without a decree.

the profession of the ministry is like matrimony: if it is possible for you to keep out of it, it's a sign that you've no business to go into it!

I notice that when people have no sense of responsibility, you call them either criminals or geniuses.

the blue and cloudless day closes like the lid of a casket of jewels upon the violet rim of sea, and shuts out the light.

If you are kind to an enemy, you cannot hate him.