Man makes up his mind he will preach, and he preaches.

Eloquence may be found in conversations and in all kinds of writings; it is rarely found when looked for, and sometimes discovered where it is least expected.

There is what is called the highway to posts and honor, and there is a cross and by way, which is much the shortest.

All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone.

A lovely countenance is the fairest of all sights, and the sweetest harmony is the sound of the voice of her whom we love.

To be among people one loves, that's sufficient; to dream, to speak to them, to be silent among them, to think of indifferent things; but among them, everything is equal.

We seldom repent talking little, but very often talking too much.