Never get a reputation for a small perfection if you are trying for fame in a loftier area. The world can only judge by generals, and it sees that those who pay considerable attention to minutiae seldom have their minds occupied with great things.

The worst part of an eminent man's conversation is, nine times out of ten, to be found in that part by which he means to be clever.

Rarest of all things on earth is the union in which both, by their contrasts, make harmonious their blending; each supplying the defects of the helpmate, and completing, by fusion, one strong human soul.

Life, that ever needs forgiveness, has, for its first duty, to forgive.

There is no such thing as luck. It's a fancy name for being always at our duty, and so sure to be ready when good time comes.

The commerce of intellect loves distant shores. The small retail dealer trades only with his neighbor; when the great merchant trades he links the four quarters of the globe.

Punctuality is a virtue, If you don't mind being lonely.