A philosopher being asked what was the first thing necessary to win the love of a woman, answered, Opportunity!

A soulmate is someone to whom we feel profoundly connected, as though the communicating and communing that take place between us were not the product of intentional efforts, but rather a divine grace.

Peace to each manly soul that sleepeth; Rest to each faithful eye that weepeth.

It is quite cruel that a poet cannot wander through his regions of enchantment without having a critic, forever, like the old man of the sea, upon his back.

Faith, Fanatic faith, once wedded fast to some dear falsehood, hugs it to the last.

The many great gardens of the world, of literature and poetry, of painting and music, of religion and architecture, all make the point as clear as possible: The soul cannot thrive in the absence of a garden. If you don't want paradise, you are not human; and if you are not human, you don't have a soul.

Rich and rare were the gems she wore, And a bright gold ring on her hand she bore.