The Greeks adored their gods by the simple compliment of kissing their hands; and the Romans were treated as atheists if they would not perform the same act when they entered a temple. This custom, however, as a religious ceremony declined with paganism,but was continued as a salutation by inferiors to their superiors, or as a token of esteem among friends.

No enemy is indeed so terrible as a man of genius.

In the study of the fine arts, they mutually assist each other.

Everyone likes flattery; and when you come to Royalty you should lay it on with a trowel.

Nine-tenths of all existing books are nonsense.

The sympathy of sorrow is stronger than the sympathy of prosperity.

Man is only great when he acts from passion.