A difference of tastes in jokes is a great strain on the affections.

A difference of tastes in jokes is a great strain on the affections.

He who does not see the angels and devils in the beauty and malice of life will be far removed read more

He who does not see the angels and devils in the beauty and malice of life will be far removed from knowledge, and his spirit will be empty of affection.

Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action.

Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action.

Always when I see a man fond of praise I always think it is because he is an affectionate man read more

Always when I see a man fond of praise I always think it is because he is an affectionate man craving for affection.

Life would be tolerable but for its amusements.

Life would be tolerable but for its amusements.

I never met a man I didn't like.

I never met a man I didn't like.

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you read more

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.

The intellectual man requires a fine bait; the sots are easily amused. But everybody is drugged with his own frenzy, read more

The intellectual man requires a fine bait; the sots are easily amused. But everybody is drugged with his own frenzy, and the pageant marches at all hours, with music and banner and badge.

Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.

Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.