One can play comedy, two are required for melodrama, but a tragedy demands three.

Gossip is only the lack of a worthy memory.

Wealth: A cunning device of Fate whereby men are made captive, and burdened with responsibilites from which only Death can file their fetters.

Talent does things tolerably well; genius does then intolerably better

A man who marries a woman to educate her falls victim to the same fallacy as the woman who marries a man to reform him.

Good health! Whenever you go out of doors, draw the chin in, carry the crown of your head high, and fill the lungs to the utmost; drink in sunshine; greet your friends with a smile, and put soul into every handclasp. Do not fear being misunderstood and never waste a minute thinking about your enemies.

The product of the head, heart and hand is a thing to be loved.