If I wanted to punish an enemy, it should be by fastening on him the trouble of constantly hating somebody.

Youth has a quickness of apprehension, which it is very apt to mistake for an acuteness of penetration.

Who are those ever multiplying authors that with unparalleled fecundity are overstocking the world with their quick succeeding progeny? They are novel-writers.

Names govern the world.

One kernel is felt in a hogshead; one drop of water helps to swell the ocean; a spark of fire helps to give light to the world. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act.

Sweet is the breath of praise when given by those whose own high merit claims the praise they give.

Absence in love is like water upon fire; a little quickens, but much extinguishes it.