God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love.

A babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love, a resting place for innocence on earth, a link between angels and men.

Charming women can true converts make, We love the precepts for the teacher's sake

A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.

Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.

Memory is not wisdom; idiots can by rote repeat volumes. Yet what is wisdom without memory?