There are ceremonious bows that repel one like a cudgel.

Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.

Example has more followers than reason. We unconsciously imitate what pleases us, and approximate to the characters we most admire.

If one is not virtuous he becomes vicious.

We may learn from children how large a part of our grievances is imaginary. But the pain is just as real.

Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and a going over to the enemy of our imagination.

Character is very much a matter of health.