Many very intelligent agreeable persons have warts on the forehead, not brown, nor very large, between the eyebrows, which have nothing in them offensive or disgusting. - But a large brown wart on the upper lip, especially when it is bristly, will be found in no person who is not defective in something essential, or at least remarkable for some conspicuous failing.

The public seldom forgive twice.

If you see one cold and vehement at the same time, set him down for a fanatic.

He knows not how to speak who cannot be silent; still less how to act with vigour and decision. - Who hastens to the end is silent: loudness is impotence.

Who gives a trifle meanly is meaner than the trifle.

Have I done aught of value to my fellow-men? Then have I done much for myself.

He scatters enjoyment who can enjoy much.