The luxuries of the few were becoming necessities of the many.

We cannot bring the good old days back but, if we must eat mass-made foods, get laws passed to insist upon its goodness and purity.

happiness depends more upon the state of mind - and body, perhaps - than upon circumstances and events.

It was ordained that our earthly pilgrammage should be a struggle, and life would be a tame affair if everything went smoothly.

Alas! in nature, as in art, we gain only according to our capacity. You cannot put an ocean in a pint pot.

You can lock up from a thief, but you can't from a liar.

A liar did ought to have a good memory.