A creature undefiled by the taint of the world, unvexed by its injustice, unwearied by its hollow pleasures; a being fresh from the source of light, with something of its universal lustre in it. If childhood be this, how holy the duty to see that in its onward growth it shall be no other!

Rogues are prone to find things before they are lost.

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.

Grumblers deserve to be operated upon surgically; their trouble is usually chronic.

Wit, like money, bears an extra value when rung down immediately it is wanted. Men pay severely who require credit.

Troubles are like babies - they only grow by nursing.

We love peace, as we abhor pusillanimity; but not peace at any price.