In general, indulgence for those we know is rarer than pity for those we know not.

Obtuseness is sometimes a virtue.

Indolence and stupidity are first cousins.

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

Rumor, once started, rushes on like a river, until it mingles with, and is lost in the sea.

There are some women who are flirts upon principle; they consider it their duty to make themselves as pleasing as possible to every one.

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