It's all one web, sir. The prosperity of the country is one web.

The happiest women, like the happiest nations, have no history.

But, bless us, things may be lovable that are not altogether handsome, I hope?

There is no sorrow I have thought more about than that-to love what is great, and try to reach it, and yet to fail.

These fellow-mortals, every one, must be accepted as they are: you can neither straighten their noses, nor brighten their wit, nor rectify their dispositions; and it is these people-amongst whom your life is passed-that it is needful you should tolerate, pity, and love: it is these more or less ugly, stupid, inconsistent people whose movements of goodness you should be able to admire-for whom you should cherish all possible hopes, all possible patience.

Don't judge a book by its cover

It is never too late to become the person you always thought you could be.