Life grows darker as we go on, till only one pure light is left shining on it; and that is faith. Old age, like solitude and sorrow, has its revelations.

We do not judge men by what they are in themselves, but by what they are relatively to us.

Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings, which is appreciated only by those who dare to grapple with them.

Old age is not one of the beauties of creation, but it is one of its harmonies.

My sole defense against the natural horror which death inspires is to love beyond it.

Kindness causes us to learn, and to forget, many things.

The world has no sympathy with any but positive griefs. It will pity you for what you lose; never for what you lack