If you are cast in a different mould to the majority, it is no merit of yours: Nature did it.

as much good-will may be conveyed in one hearty word as in many.

Too often do reviewers remind us of the mob of Astrologers, Chaldeans, and Soothsayers gathered before 'the writing on the wall' and unable to read the characters or make known the interpretation.

Beauty is in the eye of the gazer.

Say whatever your memory suggests is true; but add nothing and exaggerate nothing.

I can live alone, if self-respect, and circumstances require me so to do. I need not sell my soul to buy bliss. I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be withheld, or offered only at a price I cannot afford to give.

Intelligence and proper education will give you independence of spirit.