1824 – 1905 • Scottish • Novelist
It is our best work that God wants, not the dregs of our exhaustion. I think he must prefer quality to quantity.
Many a thief is a better man than many a clergyman, and miles nearer to the gate of the kingdom.
The first thing a kindness deserves is acceptance, the second, transmission.
Love is the opener as well as closer of eyes.
To have what we want is riches; but to be able to do without is power.
There are thousands willing to do great things for one willing to do a small thing.
