Nothing is so beneficial to a young author as the advice of a man whose judgment stands constitutionally at the freezing-point.

Man owes two solemn debts--one to society, and one to-nature. It is only when he pays the second that he covers the first.

Fix yourself upon the wealthy. In a word, take this for a golden rule through life: Never, never have a friend that is poorer than yourself.

Malice blunts the point of wit.

The blackest of fluid is used as an agent to enlighten the world.

Religion is in the heart, not in the knees.

Love the sea? I dote upon it--from the beach.