Music is the fourth great material want, first food, then clothes, then shelter, then music.

Economy is for the poor; the rich may dispense with it.

Hunting is a relic of the barbarism that once thirsted for human blood, but is now content with the blood of animals.

It is of very little use in trying to be dignified, if dignity is no part of your character.

It may almost be held that the hope of commercial gain has done nearly as much for the cause of truth as even the love of truth.

The loss of a beloved connection awakens an interest in Heaven before unfelt.

Dignity of position adds to dignity of character, as well as to dignity of carriage. Give us a proud position, and we are impelled to act up to it.