Do not believe that a book is good, if in reading it thou dost not become more contented with thy existence, if it does not rouse up in thee most generous feelings.

Softness of smile indicates softness of character.

It is a poor wit who lives by borrowing the words, decisions, mien, inventions and actions of others.

Don't speak evil of someone if you don't know for certain, and if you do know ask yourself, why am I telling it?

He who, in questions of right, virtue, or duty, sets himself above all ridicule, is truly great, and shall laugh in the end with truer mirth than ever he was laughed at.

There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivacity.

The less you can enjoy, the poorer, the scantier yourself - the more you can enjoy, the richer, the more vigorous.