It is the passion that is in a kiss that gives to it its sweetness; it is the affection in a kiss that sanctifies it.

Vanity in an old man is charming. It is a proof of an open, nature. Eighty winters have not frozen him up, or taught him concealments. In a young person it is simply allowable; we do not expect him to be above it.

It is only an error of judgment to make a mistake, but it argues an infirmity of character to adhere to it when discovered.

A sound discretion is not so much indicated by never making a mistake as by never repeating it.

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

We should not so much esteem our poverty as a misfortune, were it not that the world treats it so much as a crime

Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great.