Genius in one grand particular is like life. We know nothing of either but by their effects.

We should have a glorious conflagration, if all who cannot put fire into their works would only consent to put their works into the fire.

Men of great and shining qualities do not always succeed in life, but the fault lies more often in themselves than in others.

In cases of doubtful morality, it is usual to say is there any harm in doing this? This question may sometimes be best answered by asking ourselves another; is there any harm in letting it alone?

It is a common observation that any fool can get money; but they are not wise that think so.

When we feel a strong desire to thrust our advice upon others, it is usually because we suspect their weakness; but we ought rather to suspect our own.

Time,- that black and narrow isthmus between two eternities.