The mischief of children is seldom actuated by malice; that of grown-up people always is.

The modest man has everything to gain, and the arrogant man everything to lose; for modesty has always to deal with generosity, and arrogance with envy.

A fool may have his coat embroidered with gold, but it is a fool's coat still.

The despotism of will in ideas is styled plan, project, character, obstinacy; its despotism in desires is called passion.

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 subtle sauce of malice is often indulged in by maidens of uncertain age, over their tea.

Speech is external thought, and thought internal speech.