All brave men love; for he only is brave who has affections to fight for, whether in the daily battle of life, or in physical contests.
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNEOur most intimate friend is not he to whom we show the worst, but the best of our nature.
More Nathaniel Hawthorne Quotes
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To the untrue man, the whole universe is false- it is impalpable- it shrinks to nothing within his grasp. And he himself is in so far as he shows himself in a false light, becomes a shadow, or, indeed, ceases to exist.
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Mountains are earth’s undecaying monuments.
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Just as there comes a warm sunbeam into every cottage window, so comes a lovebeam of God’s care and pity for every separate need.
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My fortune somewhat resembled that of a person who should entertain an idea of committing suicide, and, altogether beyond his hopes, meet with the good hap to be murdered.
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Nobody, I think, ought to read poetry, or look at pictures or statues, who cannot find a great deal more in them than the poet or artist has actually expressed. Their highest merit is suggestiveness.
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If the truth were to be known, everyone would be wearing a scarlet letter of one form or another.
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Generosity is the flower of justice.
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Mankind are earthen jugs with spirits in them.
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If mankind were all intellect, they would be continually changing, so that one age would be entirely unlike another. The great conservative is the heart, which remains the same in all ages; so that commonplaces of a thousand years’ standing are as effective as ever.
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Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.
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What a happy and holy fashion it is that those who love one another should rest on the same pillow.
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Every individual has a place to fill in the world and is important in some respect whether he chooses to be so or not.
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The heart of true womanhood knows where its own sphere is, and never seeks to stray beyond it!
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Oh, for the years I have not lived, but only dreamed of living.
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Moonlight is sculpture.
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