Detestation of the high is the involuntary homage of the low.

When we have done our very, very best, papa, and that is not enough, then I think the right time must have come for asking help of others.

I find my breath gets short, but it seldom gets longer as a man gets older. I take it as it comes, and make the most of it. That's the best way, ain't it?

Industry is the soul of business and the keystone of prosperity.

I do not know the American gentleman, God forgive me for putting two such words together.

Such is the influence which the condition of our own thoughts, exercises, even over the appearance of external objects. Men who look on nature, and their fellow-men, and cry that all is dark and gloomy, are in the right; but the sombre colours are reflections from their own jaundiced eyes and hearts. The real hues are delicate, and need a clearer vision.

Then tell Wind and Fire where to stop," returned madame; "but don't tell me.