We've had bad luck with children; they've all grown up

We've had bad luck with our kids - they've all grown up.

We call a child's mind "small" simply by habit; perhaps it is larger than ours is, for it can take in almost anything without effort

Those who mistake their good luck for their merit are inevitably bound for disaster.

Beware what you wish for, unless you have the grace to hope that your luck can be shared.

When you sell a man a book, you don't sell him 12 ounces of paper and ink and glue - you sell him a whole new life.