The first favourite was never heard of, the second favourite was never seen after the distance post, all the ten-to-oners were in the rear, and a dark horse which had never been thought of, and which the careless St. James had never even observed in the list, rushed past the grand stand in sweeping triumph.

My objection to Liberalism is this that it is the introduction into the practical business of life of the highest kind namely, politics of philosophical ideas instead of political principles.

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

There are amusing people who do not interest, and interesting people who do not amuse

I think there is nothing more lovely than the love of two beautiful women who are not envious of each other's charms.

Literature is an avenue to glory, ever open for those ingenious men who are deprived of honors or of wealth.

O Music! Miraculous art! A blast of thy trumpet and millions rush forward to die; a peal of thy organ and uncounted nations sink down to pray.