Of the three prerequisites of genius; the first is soul; the second is soul; and the third is soul.

There is a serious and resolute egotism that makes a man interesting to his friends and formidable to his opponents.

The wise men of old have sent most of their morality down the stream of time in the light skiff of apothegm or epigram; and the proverbs of nations, which embody the commonsense of nations, have the brisk concussion of the most sparkling wit.

A true teacher should penetrate to whatever is vital in his pupil, and develop that by the light and heat of his own intelligence.

The saddest failures in life are those that come from not putting forth the power and will to succeed.

Felicity, not fluency of language, is a merit.

There is a natural disposition with us to judge an author's personal character by the character of his works. We find it difficult to understand the common antithesis of a good writer and a bad man.