Read to live, not live to read.

People who are very vain are usually equally susceptible; and they who feel one thing acutely, will so feel another.

A fresh mind keeps the body fresh.

Some have the temperament and tastes of genius, without its creative power. They feel acutely, but express tamely.

Alas! innocence is but a poor substitute for experience.

What a mistake to suppose that the passions are strongest in youth! The passions are not stronger, but the control over them is weaker! They are more easily excited, they are more violent and apparent; but they have less energy, less durability, less intense and concentrated power than in maturer life.

Success never needs an excuse.