Language is the armory of the human mind, and at once contains the trophies of its past and the weapons of its future conquests.

All powerful souls have kindred with each other

No man was ever yet a great poet, without being at the same time a profound philosopher.

A woman's friendship borders more closely on love than man's. Men affect each other in the reflection of noble or friendly acts; whilst women ask fewer proofs and more signs and expressions of attachment.

Poetry has been to me its own exceeding great reward; it has given me the habit of wishing to discover the good and beautiful in all that meets and surrounds me.

Why aren't more gems from our great authors scattered over the country? Great books aren't within everybody's reach.

Is duty a mere sport, or an employ! Life an entrusted talent or a toy!