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.

The vital air of friendship is composed of confidence. Friendship perishes in proportion as this air diminishes.

Have friends, not for the sake of receiving, but of giving.

Persons of delicate taste endure stupid criticism better than they do stupid praise.

What is love? two souls and one flesh; friendship? two bodies and one soul.

Generosity is more charitable than wealth.

Present unhappiness is selfish; past sorrow is compassionate.