Modesty is bred of self-reverence. Fine manners are the mantle of fair minds.
Anger is the resentment of the animal, and gentle blood alone makes the gentleman.
A sip is the most than mortals are permitted from any goblet of delight.
Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.
When one becomes indifferent to women, to children, and young people., he may know that he is superannuated, and has withdrawn from whatsoever is sweetest and purest in human existence.
A work of real merit finds favor at last.