A man's delight in looking forward to and hoping for some particular satisfaction is a part of the pleasure flowing out of it, enjoyed in advance. But this is afterward deducted, for the more we look forward to anything the less we enjoy it when it comes.

Men best show their character in trifles, where they are not on their guard. It is in the simplest habits, that we often see the boundless egotism which pays no regard to the feelings of others and denies nothing to itself.

Obstinacy is the result of the will forcing itself into the place of the intellect.

Genius is to other gifts what the carbuncle is to the precious stones. It sends forth its own light, whereas other stones only reflect borrowed light.

Newspapers are the second hand of history.

I know of no more beautiful prayer than that which the Hindus of old used in closing: May all that have life be delivered from suffering.

A man of business will often deceive you without the slightest scruple, but he will absolutely refuse to commit a theft.