In some exquisite critical hints on "Eurythmy," Goethe remarks, "that the best composition in pictures is that which, observing the most delicate laws of harmony, so arranges the objects that they by their position tell their own story." And the rule thus applied to composition in painting applies no less to composition in literature.

The bold sympathize with the bold; and in great hearts, there is always a certain friendship for a gallant foe.

How little praise warms out of a man the good that is in him, as the sneer of contempt which he feels is unjust chill the ardor to excel.

Earnest men never think in vain, though their thoughts may be errors.

There is no policy like politeness; and a good manner is the best thing in the world either to get a good name, or to supply the want of it.

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

Beautiful eyes in the face of a handsome woman are like eloquence to speech.