How well he fell asleepl Like some proud river, widening toward the sea; Calmly and grandly, silently and deep, Life joined eternity.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

When the heart hurts, tears find their way.

But the world hinges on good fathers and those who would be the merchants of confidence.

With humor you have so many options with topics and length, I mean I can write humor essays in books now and they can be as long as I want them to be.

Though it may seem overdue, righteousness is always rewarded. Don't be impatient with God. He'll never forget to reward your efforts for Him.

When your ex says ‘You’ll never find anyone like me’. Say ‘that’s the point’.

Let me be patient, let me be kind, make me unselfish, without being blind.

It was sad, the imbalance of it all. Why do kids assume so much from one parent and hold the other to a lower, looser standard?

Your first instinct when you see a man on the ground is to go down on him.

The attitude with which we approach the situation can determine our success or failure.

Having limits to push against is how you find out what you can do.