He asked for one cup of cold water, one cluster of fruit and his little daughter's loving heart and hand.
And as with wealth, so wisdom without life's little things is impotent for happiness.

Genius hath its charm; nevertheless, the wisest of men have also been the saddest of men.

The story of literary greatness is a piteous tale.

History tells of many beautiful and gifted girls who have married scholars for their genius, fame and position.

When these honors were theirs they wakened to discover that all were less than nothing, since tenderness refused its mite and sympathy gave cot its cup of cold water.