Blameless people are always the most exasperating.

He was of an impressible nature, and lived a great deal in other people's opinions and feelings concerning himself.

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

Solomon's Proverbs, I think, have omitted to say, that as the sore palate findeth grit, so an uneasy consciousness heareth innuendos.

So to live is heaven; to make undying music in the world.

Steady work turns genius to a loom.

To most mortals there is a stupidity which is unendurable and a stupidity which is altogether acceptable - else, indeed, what would become of social bonds?