“Be not too confiding, nor frivolous, nor over enthusiastic, —three rocks on which youth often strikes. Too confiding a nature loses respect, frivolity brings contempt, and others take advantage of excessive enthusiasm.” The Lily Of The Valley
Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts. Our Mutual Friend
While there are two ways of contending, one by discussion, the other by force, the former belonging properly to man, the latter to beasts, recourse must be had to the latter if there be no opportunity for employing the former. On Duties
When I play with my cat, who knows whether she isn't amusing herself with me more than I am with her? Essays
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