His stories are good to hear at night, because we can dream about them asleep; and good in the morning, too, because then we can dream about them awake. (Cowslip)

Happiness is not found in things you possess, but in what you have the courage to release.

There is so much wretchedness in the world, that we may safely take the word of any mortal professing to need our assistance; and, even should we be deceived, still the good to ourselves resulting from a kind act is worth more than the trifle by which we purchase it.

I wish I had the gift of making rhymes, for methinks there is poetry in my head and heart since I have been in love with you.

The fiend in his own shape is less hideous than when he rages in the breast of men.

Earth has one angel less and heaven one more, since yesterday.

When an uninstructed multitude attempts to see with its eyes, it is exceedingly apt to be deceived.