Amid life's quests, there seems but worthy one: to do men good.

That a majority of the Abolitionists in this place would patronize a free labor store, in preference to others, I do not doubt; but we do not muster money in Cincinnati.

Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use.

The best enjoyment is half disappointment to what we intend or would have in this world.

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Allow love, to illuminate the unknown pathways that are destined - to be traveled.

No; but you came, and found the riddles waiting for you! Indeed you are yourself the only riddle. What you call riddles are truths, and seem riddles because you are not true.

If you reach for the stars you may find yourself touching the sky.

She had a lively, playful disposition that delighted in anything ridiculous.

One who preserves all the exterior decencies of ignorance.

The wind smelled clean, like clean magazines. It smelled like invisible ink.

The future is dark, which is the best thing the future can be, I think.

I will bring order from chaos and light from darkness.