The soul of man createth its own destiny of power; and as the trial is intenser here, his being hath a nobler strength in heaven.

We may believe that we shall know each other's forms hereafter; and in the bright fields of the better land call the lost dead to us.

Wisdom, sits alone, topmost in heaven: she is its light, its God; and in the heart of man she sits as high, though groveling minds forget her oftentimes, seeing but this world's idols.

Flirtation is a circulating library, in which we seldom ask twice for the same volume.

O, when the heart is, full, when bitter thoughts come crowding thickly up for utterance, and the poor common words of courtesy are such a very mockery, how much the bursting heart may pour itself in prayer!

One lamp — thy mother’s love — amid the stars Shall lift its pure flame changeless, and before The throne of God, burn through eternity - Holy — as it was lit and lent thee here.

A flirt is like a dipper attached to a hydrant; every one is at liberty to drink from it, but no one desires to carry it away.