Nine-tenths of the world is entertained by scandalous rumors, which are never dissected until they are dead and, when pricked, collapse like an empty bladder.

I do not regret having braved public opinion, when I knew it was wrong and was sure it would be merciless.

Ease up, the play is over.

The illusion that times that were are better than those that are, has probably pervaded all ages.

Wisdom is never dear, provided the article be genuine.

If any young man is about to commence the world, we say to him, publicly and privately, Go to the West

Answering a letter from a church asking what else they should try after having failed to raise enough money on bake sales, bazaars, suppers, etc. Why not try religion?