No, thank you, I don't mind the rain,' I said. I always lacked common sense when taken by surprise.

But smiles and tears are so alike with me, they are neither of them confined to any particular feelings: I often cry when I am happy, and smile when I am sad.

I would rather have your friendship than the love of any other woman in the world.

But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.

A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.

I love the silent hour of night, for blissful dreams may then arise, revealing to my charmed sight what may not bless my waking eyes.

My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring and carried aloft on the wings of the breeze.

Keep both heart and hand in your own possession, till you see good reason to part with them.

Because the road is rough and long, Should we despise the skylark's song?

There are great books in this world and great worlds in books.

All our talents increase in the using, and every faculty, both good and bad, strengthens by exercise.

The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six days later you're hungry again.

Recognize and beware of the snare.

Life is the best party I've ever been invited to.

Armour is light at table.

Leader’s potential is determined by those closest to him.

It's flattering that people want to know so much about me and want to take the time to make up that many things about me.

Happiness exists only if you have a lot of people to share it with.

I never thought I was good enough actually to write.

Poetry makes people nervous. Especially in schools.

Do something for yourself today that you will thank yourself for tomorrow.