Gold is worshipped in all climates, without a single temple, and by all classes, without a single hypocrite.

The masses procure their opinions ready made in open market.

The present time has one advantage over every other -- it is our own.

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

Observation made in the cloister or in the desert will generally be as obscure as the one and as barren as the other; but he that would paint with his pencil must study originals, and not be over-fearful of a little dust.

That author, however, who has thought more than he has read, read more than he has written, and written more than he has published, if he does not command success, has at least deserved it.

It is good to act as if. It is even better to grow to the point where it is no longer an act.