It is not much for its beauty that makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanates from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.
To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best day and night to make you like everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight and never stop fighting.
Do not be awe struck by other people and try to copy them. Nobody can be you as efficiently as you can.
I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.
None are so busy as the fool and knave.
I don't like composers who think. It gets in the way of their plagiarism.
The roses, the lovely notes, the dining and dancing are all welcome and splendid. But when the Godiva is gone, the gift of real love is having someone who'll go the distance with you. Someone who, when the wedding day limo breaks down, is willing to share a seat on the bus.