The pleasure of life is according to the man that lives it, and not according to the work or place.

They who talk much of destiny, their birth-star, etc., are in a lower dangerous plane, and invite the evils they fear.

My giant goes with me wherever I go.

A few strong instincts and a few plain rules suffice us

A deep man believes that the evil eye can whither, the heart's blessing can heal, and that love can overcome all odds.

It is commonly said by farmers, that a good pear or apple costs no more time or pains to rear, than a poor one; so I would have no work of art, no speech, or action, or thought, or friend, but the best.

I have heard that whoever loves is in no condition old.