“The surest way to hit a woman's heart is to take aim kneeling.”

“Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power”

“If you want a thing done well, do it yourself”

“Love's like the measles - all the worse when it comes late in life.”

“Things only have the value that we give them”

“There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage”