Men of many words sometimes argue for the sake of talking; men of ready tongues frequently dispute for the sake of victory; men in public life often debate for the sake of opposing the ruling party, or from any other motive than the love of truth.

Habit with him was all the test of truth; It must be right: I've done it from my youth.

There is no mind so weak and powerless as not to have its inclinations, and none so guarded as to be without its prepossessions.

Dreams are like portraits; and we find they please because they are confessed resemblances.

A master passion is the love of news.

Experience finds few of the scenes that lively hope designs.

The game is never lost till won.