Time is the most subtle yet the most insatiable of depredators, and by appearing to take nothing is permitted to take all; nor can it be satisfied until it has stolen the world from us, and us from the world. It constantly flies, yet overcomes all things by flight; and although it is the present ally, it will be the future conqueror of death.

Any one can give advice, such as it is, but only a wise man knows how to profit by it.

Reform is a good replete with paradox; it is a cathartic which our political quacks, like our medical, recommend to others, but will not take themselves; it is admired by all who cannot effect it, and abused by all who can; it is thought pregnant with danger, for all time that is present, but would have been extremely profitable for that which is past, and will be highly salutary for that which is to come.

The road to glory would cease to be arduous if it were trite and trodden; and great minds must be ready not only to take opportunities but to make them.

If Satan ever laughs, it must be at hypocrites; they are the greatest dupes he has.

Faults of the head are punished in this world, those of the heart in another; but as most of our vices are compound, so also is their punishment.

Error, when she retraces her steps, has farther to go before she can arrive at truth than ignorance.