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

Mutability is written upon all things.

Reason is the historian, but passions are the actors.

It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.

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.

Opinions, theories, and systems pass by turns over the grindstone of time, which at first gives them brilliancy and sharpness, but finally wears them out.

Ideas are a capital that bears interest only in the hands of talent.