a true gentleman ... was characterized as the man that asks the fewest questions. This trait of refined society might be adopted into home-like in a far greater degree than it is, and make it far more agreeable.

The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.

Just so sure as one puts on any old rag, and thinks nobody will come, company is sure to call.

Where painting is weakest, namely, in the expression of the highest moral and spiritual ideas, there music is sublimely strong.

Money is a great help everywhere; - can't have too much, if you get it honestly.

One of the greatest reforms that could be, in these reforming days ... would be to have women architects. The mischief with the houses built to rent is that they are all male contrivances.

intemperance in eating is one of the most fruitful of all causes of disease and death.