Hurt, he'll never be hurt--he's made to hurt other people.

People who write finely must not expect to be left in repose; they will be molested with thanks, at least.

... the business of life shuts us up within the environs of London and within sight of human advancement, which I should be so very glad to believe in without seeing.

Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.

To act with doubleness towards a man whose own conduct was double, was so near an approach to virtue that it deserved to be called by no meaner name than diplomacy.

When a workman knows the use of his tools, he can make a door as well as a window.

I think I am quite wicked with roses. I like to gather them, and smell them till they have no scent left.