Whenever you see a man who is successful in society, try to discover what makes him pleasing, and if possible adopt his system.

The secret of success is constancy to purpose.

Age is frequently beautiful, wisdom appearing like an aftermath.

She is an excellent creature, but she can never remember which came first, the Greeks or the Romans.

Generally speaking, among sensible persons, it would seem that a rich man deems that friend a sincere one who does not want to borrow his money; while, among the less favored with fortune's gifts, the sincere friend is generally esteemed to be the individual who is ready to lend it.

Wherever is found what is called a paternal government, there is found state education. It has been discovered that the best way to insure implicit obedience is to commence tyranny in the nursery.

When I left the dining room after sitting next to Mr. Gladstone, I thought he was the cleverest man in England. But after sitting next to Mr. Disraeli, I thought I was the cleverest woman in England.