If a farmer fills his barn with grain, he gets mice. If he leaves it empty, he gets actors.
God forgive me for having thought it possible that a schoolmaster could be out and out a rational being.
Welcome as the flowers in May.
A few drops sprinkled on the torch of love make the flame blaze the brighter.
To all, to each, a fair good-night, and pleasing dreams, and slumbers light.
I envy thee not thy faith, which is ever in thy mouth but never in thy heart nor in thy practice