“He who has once stood beside the grave, to look back upon the companionship which has been forever closed, feeling how impotent there are the wild love, or the keen sorrow, to give one instant's pleasure to the pulseless heart, or atone in the lowest measure to the departed spirit for the hour of unkindness, will scarcely for the future incur that debt to the heart which can only be discharged to the dust.” GivingLooksHeartHas BeensFeelingsSpiritHoursPleasureForeverSorrowDebtGravesDustInstantCompanionshipLowestDepartedUnkindness Book:Modern Painters Source: Modern Painters
“There is a wide difference between general acquaintance and companionship. You may salute a man and exchange compliments with him daily, yet know nothing of his character, his inmost tastes arid feelings.” KnowsMenMayCharacterFeelingsDifferencesTasteWideComplimentCompanionshipAcquaintanceSalute Author:William Matthews