Washington, in fact, had very little private life, but was eminently a public character.

It was Shakespeare's notion that on this day birds begin to couple; hence probably arose the custom of sending fancy love-billets.

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

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

It was, as I have said, a fine autumnal day; the sky was clear and serene, and nature wore that rich and golden livery which we always associate with the idea of abundance. The forests had put on their sober brown and yellow, while some trees of the tendered kind had been nipped by the frosts into brilliant dyes of orange, purple, and scarlet.

I've had it with you and your emotional constipation!

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.