Words lead to deeds.... They prepare the soul, make it ready, and move it to tenderness.

Words lead to deeds.... They prepare the soul, make it ready, and move it to tenderness.

And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me read more

And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me slip away, you called my name.

A house that does not have one worn, comfy chair in it is soulless.

A house that does not have one worn, comfy chair in it is soulless.

The house built on the sand may oftentimes be built higher, have more fair parapets and battlements, windows and ornaments, read more

The house built on the sand may oftentimes be built higher, have more fair parapets and battlements, windows and ornaments, than that which is built upon the rock; yet all gifts and privileges equal not one grace

What distinguishes a great artist from a weak one is first their sensibility and tenderness; second, their imagination, and third, read more

What distinguishes a great artist from a weak one is first their sensibility and tenderness; second, their imagination, and third, their industry.

What does one woman see in another than a man cannot see? Tenderness

What does one woman see in another than a man cannot see? Tenderness

Be what you would seem to be - or, if you'd like it put more simply - A house is read more

Be what you would seem to be - or, if you'd like it put more simply - A house is no home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body

The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts.

The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts.

A child's hand in yours-what tenderness it arouses, what power it conjures. You are instantly the very touchstone of wisdom read more

A child's hand in yours-what tenderness it arouses, what power it conjures. You are instantly the very touchstone of wisdom and strength.