Talk not of genius baffled. Genius is master of man. Genius does what it must, and Talent does what it can.

Not in the knowledge of things without, but in the perfection of the soul within, lies the empire of man aspiring to be more than man.

Love is rarely a hypocrite; but hate--how detect and how guard against it! It lurks where you least expect it; it is created by causes that you can the least foresee; and civilization multiplies its varieties, whilst it favors its disguise.

I have wrought great use out of evil tools.

The heart of a man's like that delicate weed, / Which requires to be trampled on, boldly indeed / Ere it gives forth the fragrance you wish to extract.

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.

A fresh mind keeps the body fresh.