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.

there are few things that are more endearing than the grace of listening with attention; indeed, it is more than endearing, it is impressive - for no one knows what wisdom lies concealed in silence!

Real divorce takes place without a decree.

Convictions do not imply reasons.

There isn't any virtue where there has never been any temptation.

moral vanity is the snare of good people.

I've always thought the law ought to put on spectacles, it has mighty poor eyesight once in a while.