What the devil does the plot signify, except to bring in fine things?

The world is made up, for the most part, of fools and knaves, both irreconcileable foes to truth.

The world's a forest, in which all lose their way; though by a different path each goes astray.

All true love is grounded on esteem.

True wit is everlasting, like the sun; describing all men, but described by none.

Kisses are like grains of gold or silver found upon the ground, of no value themselves, but precious as showing that a mine is near.

There are few have Dana's fortune, to have God and gold together.

Only gravity can hold me down

It's as if, in the mother's eyes, her smile, her stroking touch, the child first reads the message:'You are there!'

Today, I behold all the abundance that surrounds me.

It is the happiness of heaven to have God be all in all.

We hold on so tightly that our hands are unavailable to reach out for the happiness we could gain by letting go.

There is so much going on all over the world that it's impossible for one person to keep up. And I can't.

Every morning I walk like this around the pond, thinking: if the doors of my heart ever close, I am as good as dead.

God has given us control over one thing in our lives - our thoughts.

Since there is no telling in advance where it may lead, reflection can be seen as dangerous .

I've definitely taken a lot of consolation from animals in my life. There have been times when I've been really sad, and they gave solace and comfort and companionability more than a person.