There is only one failure in life possible, and that is not to be true to the best one knows.
When one is five-and-twenty, one has not chalk-stones at one's finger-ends that the touch of a handsome girl should be entirely indifferent.
He who rules must fully humor as much as he commands.
In travelling I shape myself betimes to idleness And take fools' pleasure
The wit of a family is usually best received among strangers.
Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.