The song that we hear with our ears is only the song that is sung in our hearts.

Christianity is a formula: it is nothing more.

Charity in various guises is an intruder the poor see often; but courtesy and delicacy are visitants with which they are seldom honored.

Youth without faith is a day without sun.

Charity is a flower not naturally of earthly growth, and it needs manuring with a promise of profit.

Talent wears well, genius wears itself out; talent drives a snug brougham in fact; genius, a sun-chariot in fancy.

Opposition to a man in love is like oil to fire.