As there are none so weak that we may venture to injure them with impunity, so there are none so low that they may not at some time be able to repay an obligation. Therefore, what benevolence would dictate, prudence would confirm.

It is better to have wisdom without learning than learning without wisdom.

We should choose our books as we would our companions, for their sterling and intrinsic merit.

There are male as well as female gossips.

Theory is worth but little, unless it can explain its own phenomena, and it must effect this without contradicting itself; therefore, the facts are sometimes assimilated to the theory, rather than the theory to the facts.

The greatest and most amiable privilege which the rich enjoy over the poor is that which they exercise the least--the privilege of making others happy.

Those graces which from their presumed facility encourage all to attempt an imitation of them, are usually the most inimitable.