It is a notable circumstance that mothers who are themselves open to severe comments as to their, moral character, are generally most solicitous as to the virtuous behavior of their daughters.

The most civilized people are as near to barbarism as the most polished steel is to rust. Nations, like metals, have only a superficial brilliancy.

Oblivion is the rule and fame the exception, of humanity.

There are men who gain from their wealth only the fear of losing it.

Poverty treads close upon the heels of great and unexpected wealth.

There is nothing so unready as readiness of wit.

Extremes produce reaction. Beware that our boasted civilization does not lapse into barbarism.