What is wanted in architecture, as in so many things, is a man. ... One suggestion might be made-no profession in England has done its duty until it has furnished a victim. ... Even our boasted navy never achieved a great victory until we shot an admiral. Suppose an architect were hanged? Terror has its inspiration, as well as competition.

The Youth of a Nation are the trustees of posterity.

As a rule, he or she who has the most information will have the greatest success in life.

It shows you exactly how a star is formed; nothing else can be so pretty! A cluster of vapor, the cream of the milky way, a sort of celestial cheese, churned into light.

Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.

Amusement to an observing mind is study.

We live in age of prudence. The leaders of the people now generally follow.