Heaven prepares good men with crosses; but no ill can happen to a good man.

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.

Desire is craving enough to sacrifice for

We have been called to wrestle with sin through the cross of Jesus Christ

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.

A man often runs the risk of throwing away a witticism if he admits that it is his own.

You become more attractive when you love yourself. You ATTRACT the right things when you have a sense of who you are.

He who believes he can and he who believes he cannot are both correct.

Whoever would undertake some atrocious enterprise should act as if it were already accomplished should impose upon himself a future as irrevocable as the past.

I see my writing happening more naturally. Just to relax into it and capture all of the good stuff in a calm and connected fashion.

You're not a restful individual to be around" Ashaya to Dorian

The grace thou hast will soon be less, if thou addest not more to it.