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.

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.

When the world frowns, we can face it; but let it smile, and we are undone.

Jewelry and profuse ornaments are unmistakable evidences of vulgarity.

We love the beautiful and serene, but we have a feeling as deep as love for the terrible and dark.

Leave glory to great folks. Ah, castles in the air cost a vast deal to keep up!

The veil which covers the face of futurity is woven by the hand of mercy.