Of all ruins, that of a noble mind is the most deplorable.

I am afraid that I rather give myself away when I explain," said he. "Results without causes are much more impressive.

The lowest and vilest alleys of London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.

Holy Men! Holy Cabbages! Holy Bean Pods! What do they do but live and suck in sustenance and grow fat?

For strange effects and extraordinary combinations we must go to life itself, which is always far more daring than any effort of the imagination.

The Press, Watson, is a most valuable institution, if you only know how to use it.

No man burdens his mind with small matters unless he has some very good reason for doing so.