A compliment is something like a kiss through a veil.

The sadness which reigned everywhere was but an excuse for unfailing kindness.

The delight we inspire in others has this enchanting peculiarity that, far from being diminished like every other reflection, it returns to us more radiant than ever.

Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots.

God will bless you,' said he, 'you are an angel since you take care of the flowers.' 'No,' she replied. 'I am the devil, but that's all the same to me.

Good actions are the invisible hinges on the doors of heaven.

Emotion is always new and the word has always served; therein lies the difficulty of expressing emotion.