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

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

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.

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.

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

The personal pronoun "I" should be the coat of arms of some individuals.

There is nothing so unready as readiness of wit.