Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.

When we wish to correct with advantage, and to show another that he errs, we must notice from what side he views the matter, for on that side it is usually true.

Faith embraces many truths which seem to contradict each other.

The charm of fame is so great that we like every object to which it is attached, even death.

When we see a natural style, we are astonished and charmed; for we expected to see an author, and we find a person.

All sorrow has its root in man's inability to sit quiet in a room by himself.

Death itself is less painful when it comes upon us unawares than the bare contemplation of it, even when danger is far distant.