I will not say that your mulberry trees are dead; but I am afraid they're not alive.

Such squeamish youths as cannot bear to be connected with a little absurdity are not worth a regret.

Almost anything is possible with time

Every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.

Self-knowledge is the first step to maturity.

Walter Scott has no business to write novels, especially good ones. He has fame and profit enough as a poet, and should not be taking the bread out of other people's mouths.

Why not seize the pleasure at once? -- How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!