Our most intimate friend is not he to whom we show the worst, but the best of our nature.

Every young sculptor seems to think that he must give the world some specimen of indecorous womanhood, and call it Eve, Venus, a Nymph, or any name that may apologize for a lack of decent clothing.

In an ancient though not very populous settlement, in a retired corner of one of the New England states, arise the walls of a seminary of learning, which, for the convenience of a name, shall be entitled "Harley College.

We sometimes congratulate ourselves at the moment of waking from a troubled dream; it may be so the moment after death.

A pure hand needs no glove to cover it.

A grave, wherever found, preaches a short and pithy sermon to the soul.

What a happy and holy fashion it is that those who love one another should rest on the same pillow.