The sublime only paints the true, and that too in noble objects; it paints it in all its phases, its cause and its effect; it is the most worthy expression or image of this truth. Ordinary minds cannot find out the exact expression, and use synonymes.

Wit is the god of moments, but Genius is the god of ages.

The finest pleasure is kindness to others.

The reason that women do not love one another is - men.

When a secret is revealed, it is the fault of the man who confided it.

The noblest deeds are well enough set forth in simple language; emphasis spoils them.

We must confess that at present the rich predominate, but the future will be for the virtuous and ingenious.