It seems that it is madder never to abandon one's self than often to be infatuated; better to be wounded, a captive and a slave, than always to walk in armor.

The character and history of each child may be a new and poetic experience to the parent, if he will let it.

In order that she may be able to give her hand with dignity, she must be able to stand alone.

Man is not made for society, but society is made for man. No institution can be good which does not tend to improve the individual.

Plants of great vigor will almost always struggle into blossom, despite impediments. But there should be encouragement, and a free genial atmosphere for those of more timid sort, fair play for each in its own kind.

Man tells his aspiration in his God; but in his demon he shows his depth of experience.

I fear I have not one good word to say this fair morning, though the sun shines so encouragingly on the distant hills and gentle river and the trees are in their festive hues. I am not festive, though contented. When obliged to give myself to the prose of life, as I am on this occasion of being established in a new home I like to do the thing, wholly and quite, - to weave my web for the day solely from the grey yarn.