Faith and philosophy are air, but events are brass.

Woe to him who seeks to please rather than appall.

He, who, in view of its inconsistencies, says of human nature the same that, in view of its contrasts, is said of the divine nature, that it is past finding out, thereby evinces a better appreciation of it than he who, by always representing it in a clear light, leaves it to be inferred that he clearly knows all about it.

So, when on one side you hoist in Locke's head, you go over that way; but now, on the other side, hoist in Kant's and you come back again; but in very poor plight. Thus, some minds for ever keep trimming boat. Oh, ye foolish! throw all these thunder-heads overboard, and then you will float light and right.

He who goes oftenest round Cape Horn goes the most circumspectly.

Wag the world how it will, Leaves must be green in Spring.

Ladies are like creeds; if you cannot speak well of them, say nothing.