Everything that is exquisite hides itself.
Education, properly understood, is that which teaches discernment.
The habit of prayer communicates a penetrating sweetness to the glance, the voice, the smile, the tears,--to all one says, or does, or writes.
Present unhappiness is selfish; past sorrow is compassionate.
I look at what I have not and think myself unhappy; others look at what I have and think me happy.
God often visits us, but most of the time we are not at home.