In one family, every little plan or question is discussed amid bickering and irritation. In another, without the least effort, every discussion goes on amid perfect peace. This is just as easy, and infinitely more agreeable: only, in many homes it does not happen to be the family habit.

A large family party is rather too much like a flight of tomtits; everlasting twitter, but no conversation; gregariousness without companionship.

Few things are more bitter than to feel bitter.

To make pleasures pleasant shorten them.

Self-laudation abounds among the unpolished, but nothing can stamp a man more sharply as ill-bred.

I once met a man who had forgiven an injury. I hope some day to meet the man who has forgiven an insult.

You will never 'find' time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.