The greatness of a popular character is less according to the ratio of his genius than the sympathy he shows with the prejudices and even the absurdities of his time. Fanatics do not select the cleverest but the most fanatical leaders as was evidenced in the choice of Robespierre by the French Jacobins, and in that of Cromwell by the English Puritans.

My dog! the difference between thee and me knows only our Creator.

Silence and simplicity obtrude on no one, but are yet two unequaled attractions in woman.

Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.

Sentiment is the poetry of the imagination.

Grief knits two hearts in closer bonds than happiness ever can; and common sufferings are far stronger links than common joys.

Thou makest the man, O Sorrow!--yes, the whole man,--as the crucible gold.