To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.

Profound hearts, wise minds, take life as God makes it; it is a long trial, and unintelligible preparation for the unknown destiny.

I tried. But I feel that I haven't given utterance to the thousandth part of what lies within me. When I go to the grave I can say as others have said, "I have finished my day's work." But I cannot say, "I have finished my life." My day's work will begin again the next morning. The tomb is not a blind alley; it is a thoroughfare. It closes on the twilight, but opens on the dawn.

A criminal remains a criminal whether he uses a convict's suit or a monarch's crown.

It was SHE. Whoever has loved knows all the radiant meaning contained in the three letters of this word ‘she.

The beautiful is as useful as the useful." He added after a moment’s silence, "Perhaps more so.

Here we stop. Upon the threshold of wedding nights stands an angel smiling, his finger on his lip.