Many a man has been dined out of his religion, and his politics, and his manhood, almost.

It takes a man to make a devil; and the fittest man for such a purpose is a snarling, waspish, red-hot, fiery creditor.

Our sweetest experiences of affection are meant to be suggestions of that realm which is the home of the heart.

Never excuse yourself.

The commerce of the world is conducted by the strong, and usually it operates against the weak.

Nothing can be further apart than true humility and servility.

Your greatest pleasure is that which rebounds from hearts that you have made glad.