Fantastic shadows of birds
A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.
The bright dawn flooded the room, and swept the fantastic shadows into dusky corners, where they lay shuddering.
In fact, now you mention the subject, I have been very bad in my own small way. I don't think you should be so proud of that, though I am sure it must have been very pleasant.
Nothing makes one so vain as being told that one is a sinner.
I have found that all ugly things are made by those who strive to make something beautiful, and that all beautiful things are made by those who strive to make something useful.