Nonsense, when earnest, is impressive, and sometimes takes you in. If you are in a hurry, you occasionally mistake it for sense.

The world is devoted to physical science, because it believes theses discoveries will increase its capacity of luxury and self-indulgence. But the pursuit of science only leads to the insoluble.

Is man an ape or an angel? Now I am on the side of the angels.

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

Everything in this world depends upon will.

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

Age is frequently beautiful, wisdom appearing like an aftermath.