Writers are the main landmarks of the past.

We lose the peace of years when we hunt after the rapture of moments.

Genius is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose.

It is difficult to say who do you the most mischief, enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.

One vice worn out makes us wiser than fifty tutors.

Fame confers a rank above that of gentleman and of kings. As soon as she issues her patent of nobility, it matters not a straw whether the recipient be the son of a Bourbon or of a tallow-chandler.

You know There are moments when silence, prolonged and unbroken, More expressive may be than all words ever spoken.