Tears are nature's lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them.

We trifle when we assign limits to our desires, since nature hath set none.

Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.

Next to being witty, the best thing is being able to quote another's wit.

The grandest of all laws is the law of progressive development. Under it, in the wide sweep of things, men grow wiser as they grow older, and societies better.

Tranquil pleasures last the longest; we are not fitted to bear the burden of great joys.