To be famous when you are young is the fortune of the gods.

Predominant opinions are generally the opinions of the generation that is vanishing.

A book may be as great a thing as a battle.

There is anguish in the recollection that we have not adequately appreciated the affection of those whom we have loved and lost.

Beware of endeavoring to become a great man in a hurry. One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed. These are fearful odds.

The world is ruled by other people, than people believe to know.

Novelty is an essential attribute of the beautiful.