A spark is a little thing, yet it may kindle the world.

As frost to the bud, and blight to the blossom, even such is self-interest to friendship; for confidence cannot dwell where selfishness is porter at the gate.

Extravagance is the rich man's pitfall.

Love, a brilliant fire, to gladden or consume.

Love looketh from the eye, and kindleth love by looking.

Anger is a noble infirmity; the generous failing of the just; the one degree that riseth above zeal, asserting the prerogative of virtue.

Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.