He who is false to present duty breaks a thread in the loom, and will find the flaw when he may have forgotten its cause.
HENRY WARD BEECHER, Life Thoughts
Flowers have an expression of countenance as much as men and animals. Some seem to smile; some have a sad expression; some are pensive and diffident; others again are plain, honest and upright, like the broad-faced sunflower and the hollyhock.
HENRY WARD BEECHER, Star Papers
The dog was created especially for children. He is the god of frolic.