Heroes in history seem to us poetic because they are there. But if we should tell the simple truth of some of our neighbors, it would sound like poetry.

The new year begins in a snow-storm of white vows.

Age is a matter of feeling, not of years.

Stratagem is the right hand of cunning.

Imagination is as good as many voyages - and how much cheaper.

Virtue does not truly reward her votary if she leaves him sad and half doubtful whether it would not have been better to serve vice.

Good taste consists first upon fitness.