Dishonesty is a forsaking of permanent for temporary advantages.

Passion doesn't look beyond the moment of its existence.

The beauty seen is partly in him who sees it. [a predisposition to notice the beautiful, in everything.]

Common sense, alas in spite of our educational institutions, is a rare commodity.

Contentment is not happiness. An oyster may be contented. Happiness is compounded of richer elements.

Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.

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