We are now in want of an art to teach how books are to be read rather than to read them. Such an art is practicable.
If you're not very clever you should be conciliatory.
What we call public opinion is generally public sentiment.
The depositary of power is always unpopular.
As a rule, he or she who has the most information will have the greatest success in life.
Everyone likes flattery; and when you come to Royalty you should lay it on with a trowel.