Sweet Swan of Avon! What a sight it were To see thee in our water yet appear.

A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.

To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.

The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.

There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

If you can't make a mark make a dent.

Satisfaction of one's curiosity is one of the greatest sources of happiness in life.

A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments.

You and your sins must separate, or you and your God will never come together.

Mothers of today have no greater opportunity and no more serious challenge than to do all they can to strengthen the home.

We often pray to be better, when in truth we only want to feel better.

Every business is successful exactly to the extent that it does something others cannot.

Don't interfere with something that ain't bothering' you none.

We are an episode between two oblivions.