A fool can no more see his own folly than he can see his ears.

A good laugh is sunshine in a house.

Ah me! we wound where we never intended to strike; we create anger where we never meant harm; and these thoughts are the thorns in our cushion.

Although I enter not, Yet round about the spot Ofttimes I hover; And near the sacred gate, With longing eyes I wait, Expectant of her.

Attacking is the only secret. Dare and the world always yields; or if it beats you sometimes, dare it again and it will succumb.

Bravery never goes out of fashion.

Christmas is here: Winds whistle shrill, Icy and chill, Little care we: Little we fear Weather without, Sheltered about The Mahogany-Tree.

Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society.

He that has ears to hear, let him stuff them with cotton.

It's not dying for faith that's so hard, it's living up to it.