The man who is always worrying about whether or not his soul would be damned generally has a soul that isn't worth a damn.

Most people are willing to take the Sermon on the Mount as a flag to sail under, but few will use it as a rudder by which to steer.

No families take so little medicine as those of doctors, except those of apothecaries.

I like children; I like 'em, and I respect 'em. Pretty much all the honest truth-telling there is in the world is done by them.

Cupid "the little greatest enemy."

Life as we call it, is nothing but the edge of the boundless ocean of existence when it comes upon soundings.

The year is getting to feel rich, for his golden fruits are ripening fast, and he has a large balance in the barns, which are his banks. The members of his family have found out that he is well to do in the world. September is dressing herself in show of dahlias and splendid marigolds and starry zinnias. October, the extravagant sister, has ordered an immense amount of the most gorgeous forest tapestry for her grand reception.