Grace is in garments, in movements, in manners; beauty in the nude, and in forms. This is true of bodies; but when we speak of feelings, beauty is in their spirituality, and grace in their moderation.

Superstition is the only religion of which base souls are capable of.

We must respect the past, and mistrust the present, if we wish to provide for the safety of the future.

A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.

Only choose in marriage a man whom you would choose as a friend if he were a woman.

Never cut what you can untie.

When you go in search of honey you must expect to be stung by bees.

You will not find poetry anywhere unless you bring some of it with you.

You will find poetry nowhere unless you bring some of it with you.

He who has imagination without learning has wings but no feet.

The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.

Space is to place as eternity is to time.

Imagination is the eye of the soul.

One who has imagination without learning has wings without feet.

Love and fear. Everything the father of a family says must inspire one or the other.