The beauty seen is partly in him who sees it.

There is no tyrant like custom, and no freedom where its edicts are not resisted.

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources.

The selection of a subject is to the author what choice of position is to the general,--once skilfully determined, the battle is already half won. Of a few writers it may be said that they are popular in despite of their subjects--but of a great many more it may be observed that they are popular because of them.

We should round every day of stirring action with an evening of thought. We learn nothing of our experience except we muse upon it.

When all else is lost, the future still remains.

Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.