Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof.
A wise skepticism is the first attribute of a good critic.
Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide.
The better part of every man's education is that which he gives himself.
Faith in God, faith in man, faith in work: this is the short formula in which we may sum up the teachings of the founders of New England,--a creed ample enough for this life and the next.
Fashion being the art of those who must purchase notice at some cheaper rate than that of being beautiful, loves to do rash and extravagant things. She must be forever new, or she becomes insipid.