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

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

Truth, like the sun, submits to be obscured; but, like the sun, only for a time.

Great warriors, like great earthquakes, are principally remembered for the mischief they have done.

It is with charity as with money--the more we stand in need of it, the less we have to give away.

He presents me with what is always an acceptable gift who brings me news of a great thought before unknown. He enriches me without impoverishing himself. The judicious quoter, too, helps on what is much needed in the world, a freer circulation of good thoughts, pure feelings, and pleasant fancies.

Some one called Sir Richard Steele the "vilest of mankind," and he retorted with proud humility, "It would be a glorious world if I were.