He who thinks much says but little in proportion to his thoughts. He selects that language which will convey his ideas in the most explicit and direct manner.

One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more.

And if unhappy in her love, her heart is like some fortress that has been captured, and sacked, and abandoned, and left desolate.

I have often had occasion to remark the fortitude with which women sustain the most overwhelming reverses of fortunes.

Nothing impresses the mind with a deeper feeling of loneliness than to tread the silent and deserted scene of former throng and pageant.

Poetry had breathed over and sanctified the land.

It lightens the stroke to draw near to Him who handles the rod.