“And lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest.”

“There are two worlds: the world we can measure with line and rule, and the world that we feel with our hearts and imagination.”

“Great woman belong to history and to self sacrifice.”

“If you are ever at a loss to support a flagging conversation, introduce the subject of eating.”

“The groundwork of all happiness is health.”

“Colors are the smiles of nature.”

“Stolen kisses are always sweetest.”

“Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace And saw within the moonlight in his room Making it rich and like a lily in bloom An angel writing in a book of gold Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold And to the presence in the room he said - "What writest thou?" The Vision raised its head And with a look made all of sweet accord Answered "The names of those who love the Lord."”

“The same people who can deny others everything are famous for refusing themselves nothing.”

“Patience and gentleness is power.”

“And lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest.”