Selfishness, when it is punished by the world, is mostly punished because it is connected with egotism.

The man of the house can destroy the pleasure of the household, but he cannot make it. That rests with the woman, and it is her greatest privilege.

Any one who is much talked of be much maligned. This seems to be a harsh conclusion; but when you consider how much more given men are to depreciate than to appreciate, you will acknowledge that there is some truth in the saying.

We are pleased with one who instantly assents to our opinions, but we love a proselyte.

It is a weak thing to tell half your story, and then ask your friend's advice-a still weaker thing to take it.

Many a man has a kind of a kaleidoscope, where the bits of broken glass are his own merits and fortunes; and they fall into harmonious arrangements, and delight him, often most mischievously and to his ultimate detriment; but they are a present pleasure.

A mixture of admiration and pity is one of the surest recipes for affection.