Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.

Nature is the true revelation of the Deity to man. The nearest green field is the inspired page from which you may read all that it is needful for you to know.

You see, but you do not observe.

Let me see. What are my other shortcomings?

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 weak man becomes strong when he has nothing, for then only can he feel the wild, mad thrill of despair.

I have seen too much not to know that the impression of a woman may be more valuable than the conclusion of an analytical reasoner.