Political freedom is, or ought to be, the best guaranty for the safety and continuance of spiritual, mental, and civil freedom. It is the combination of numbers to secure the liberty to each one.

What's money without happiness?

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

Castles in the air cost a vast deal to keep up.

If a good face is a letter of recommendation, a good heart is a letter of credit.

Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself has the aspect of strength.

In how large a proportion of creatures is existence composed of one ruling passion, the most agonizing of all sensations--fear.