He who esteems trifles for themselves is a trifler; he who esteems them for the conclusions to be drawn from them, or the advantage to which they can be put, is a philosopher.

There is no such thing as luck. It's a fancy name for being always at our duty, and so sure to be ready when good time comes.

The man who smokes, thinks like a sage and acts like a Samaritan.

The great secrets of being courted are, to shun others, and seem delighted with yourself.

Remedy your deficiencies,and your merits will take care of themselves.

They have written volumes out of which a couplet of verse, a period in prose, may cling to the rock of ages, as a shell that survives a deluge.

There is in the heart of woman such a deep well of love that no age can freeze it.