Books are not seldom talismans and spells.

I have a kitten,the drollest of all creatures that ever wore a cat's skin.

Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything. The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.

'Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its lustre and perfume; And we are weeds without it.

What is there in the vale of lifeHalf so delightful as a wife;When friendship, love and peace combineTo stamp the marriage-bond divine?

Admirals extolled for standing still, or doing nothing with a deal of skill.

England, with all thy faults I love thee still, My country!