Tis emblematic, the rose of youth and health soon fades when watered by the tear of affliction.

Susanna Rowson

Categorized in : Rose Tears Affliction

While discretion points out the impropriety of my conduct, inclination urges me on to ruin.

inclination urges ruins

The very basis of true peace of mind is a benevolent wish to see all the world as happy as one's self.

compassion self mind

the heart that is truly virtuous is ever inclined to pity and forgive the errors of its fellow-creatures.

forgiveness errors heart