How can a bishop marry? How can he flirt? The most he can say is "I will see you in the vestry after service."
Hope is the belief, more or less strong, that joy will come.
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage.
Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.
Politeness is good nature regulated by good sense.
Among the smaller duties of life I hardly know any one more important than that of not praising where praise is not due.