Men can do nothing without the make-believe of a beginning.

The human soul is hospitable, and will entertain conflicting sentiments and contradictory opinions with much impartiality.

Falsehood is so easy, truth so difficult. Even with no motive to be false, it is very hard to say the exact truth.

A fool or idiot is one who expects things to happen that never can happen.

the Press has no band of critics who go the round of the churches and chapels, and are on the watch for a slip or defect in the preacher, to make a 'feature' in their article: the clergy are, practically, the most irresponsible of all talkers.

Wise books For half the truths they hold are honored tombs.

A bachelor's children are always young: they're immortal children - always lisping, waddling, helpless, and with a chance of turning out good.