Convictions do not imply reasons.

... when personal happiness conflicts with any great human ideal, the right to claim such happiness is as nothing compared to the privilege of resigning it.

a manufactured interest has no staying quality - especially if it involves any hard work.

a short cut to matrimonial unhappiness is not to have the same taste in jokes!

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!

The insolence of time is like a blow in the face from an unseen enemy.

Books are like sapphires; they must be polished - polished! or else you insult your readers.