Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it's what you are expected to give -- read more

Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it's what you are expected to give -- which is everything.

The force of truth that a statement imparts, then, its prominence among the hordes of recorded observations that I may read more

The force of truth that a statement imparts, then, its prominence among the hordes of recorded observations that I may optionally apply to my own life, depends, in addition to the sense that it is argumentatively defensible, on the sense that someone like me, and someone I like, whose voice is audible and who is at least notionally in the same room with me, does or can possibly hold it to be compellingly true.

Build a little fence of trust around today; Fill the space with loving deeds, And therein stay. Look not through read more

Build a little fence of trust around today; Fill the space with loving deeds, And therein stay. Look not through the sheltering bars Upon tomorrow; God will help thee bear what comes of joy and sorrow.

Looking back, I have this to regret, that too often when I loved, I did not say so.

Looking back, I have this to regret, that too often when I loved, I did not say so.

Feelings are everywhere -- be gentle.

Feelings are everywhere -- be gentle.

The great seal of truth is simplicity.

The great seal of truth is simplicity.

I'm not ugly, but my beauty is a total creation.

I'm not ugly, but my beauty is a total creation.

Those who love deeply never grow old.

Those who love deeply never grow old.

The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.

The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.