Nothing costs so much as what is bought by prayers.

The articulate, trained voice is more distracting than mere noise.

You find in some a sort of graceless modesty, that makes them ashamed to requite an obligation.

Do the best you can . . . enjoy the present . . . rest satisfied with what you have.

The part of life which we really live is short.

Not a soul takes thought how well he may live- only how long: yet a good life might be everybody's, a long one can be nobody's.

Self-denial is the best riches.