... sometimes, out of bitterness, the years distill forgiveness.
Silence always gives consent.
Making an issue of a little thing is one of the surest ways to spoil happiness.
Conceit is lovable and unconcealed ; vanity is supreme selfishness, usually hidden.
I have a friend, physically magnificent, who combines within himself the intellect of a philosopher, the diplomacy of a statesman, the executive ability of the general of an army, the courtesy of a Chesterfield - and the emotions of a rabbit.
Pedestals are always lonely.