Talent is commonly developed at the expense of character.

The voyage of the best ship is a zigzag line of a hundred tacks. See the line from a sufficient distance and it straightens itself to the average tendency.

Right is more beautiful than private affection, and is compatible with universal wisdom.

Sooner or later that which is now life shall be poetry, and every fair and manly trait shall add a richer strain to the song.

How much finer things are in composition than alone.

Tis good-will makes intelligence.

No love can be bound by oath or covenant to secure it against a higher love.