Tell me not, in mournful numbers,
Life is but an empty dream!
For the soul is dead that slumbers,
and read more

Tell me not, in mournful numbers,
Life is but an empty dream!
For the soul is dead that slumbers,
and things are not what they seem.
Life is real! Life is earnest!
And the grave is not its goal;
Dust thou art; to dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the soul.

Few persons are made of such strong fiber that they will make a costly outlay when surface work will pass read more

Few persons are made of such strong fiber that they will make a costly outlay when surface work will pass as well in the market.

When it seems that someone has shattered your dreams....pick up even the smallest of pieces and use them to build read more

When it seems that someone has shattered your dreams....pick up even the smallest of pieces and use them to build bigger and better dreams.

Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.

Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.

One stumble is enough to deface the character of an honorable life.

One stumble is enough to deface the character of an honorable life.

At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.

At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.

Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.

Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.

Still your mind in me, still yourself in me, and without a doubt you shall be united with me, Lord read more

Still your mind in me, still yourself in me, and without a doubt you shall be united with me, Lord of Love, dwelling in your heart.

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for read more

The surprises of thought are like those of love: they wear out. But here too you can carry on for a long time doing your conjugal duty.