To reform a world to reform a nation no wise man will undertake and all but foolish men know that the only solid though a far slower reformation is what each begins and perfects on himself.
The heart of the jealous knows the best and most satisfying love that of the other's bed where the rival perfects the lover's imperfections.
I came home every Friday afternoon riding the six miles on the back of a big mule. I spent Saturday and Sunday washing and ironing and cooking for the children and went back to my country school on Sunday afternoon.