there couldn't be war, unless lies were believed. War has to be nourished by lies.

the attempt to break a habit of years is necessarily experimental.

... in a wicked way, it is an incentive to good living to observe the spice of enjoyment there is to a godly soul in a very little sin.

Some time in our lives every man and woman of us, putting out our hands toward the stars, touch on either side our prison walls the immutable limitations of temperament

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!

When two duties jostle each other, one of 'em isn't a duty.

gossip, after it reaches a certain point of insult and falsehood, becomes a source of amusement to its victims.