Of all unfortunate men one of the unhappiest is a middling author endowed with too lively a sensibility for criticism.
To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.
A consistent soul believes in destiny, a capricious one in chance.
The Italians say it is not necessary to be a stag; but we ought not to be a tortoise.
Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.
Information upon points of practical politics.