Egotists cannot converse, they talk to themselves only.
Who speaks to the instincts speaks to the deepest in mankind, and finds the readiest response.
Civilization degrades the many to exalt the few.
Our favorites are few; since only what rises from the heart reaches it, being caught and carried on the tongues of men wheresoever love and letters journey.
Enthusiasm is essential to the successful attainment of any high endeavor.
When one becomes indifferent to women, to children, and young people., he may know that he is superannuated, and has withdrawn from whatsoever is sweetest and purest in human existence.