Old age is not one of the beauties of creation, but it is one of its harmonies. The law of contrasts is one of the laws of beauty. Under the conditions of our climate, shadow gives light its worth; sternness enhances mildness; solemnity, splendor. Varying proportions of size support and subserve one another.
Sophie SwetchineThere is nothing steadfast in life but our memories. We are sure of keeping intact only that which we have lost.
Sophie SwetchineI study much, and the more I study, the oftener I go back to those first principles which are so simple that childhood itself can lisp them.
Sophie SwetchineIt is a little stream, which flows softly, but freshens everything along its course.
Sophie Swetchine