The astronomer who catalogues the stars cannot add one atom to the universe; the poet can call an universe from the atom.

The mind profits by the wrecks of every passion.

Law dies, books never.

Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.

To judge human character rightly, a man may sometimes have very small experience, provided he has a very large heart.

The conscience is the most flexible material in the world. Today you cannot stretch it over a mole hill; while tomorrow it can hide a mountain.

There is nothing so agonizing to the fine skin of vanity as the application of a rough truth.