A knowledge of general literature is one of the evidences of an enlightened mind; and to give an apt quotation at a fitting time, proves that the mind is stored with sentential lore that can always be used to great advantage by its possessor.

Style in painting is the same as in writing,-a power over materials, whether words or colors.

Twilight is like death; the dark portal of night comes upon us, to open again in the glorious morning of immortality.

A knowledge of general literature is one of the evidences of an enlightened mind; and to give an apt quotation at a fitting time, proves that the mind is stored with sentential lore that can always be used to great advantage by its possessor.

Among all the accomplishments of life none are so important as refinement; it is not, like beauty, a gift of Nature, and can only be acquired by cultivation and practice.

Some few have a natural talent for office-bolding; very many for office-seeking.

A defeat to a brave man is only a victory deferred.