True worth is as inevitably discovered by the facial expression, as its opposite is sure to be clearly represented there. The human face is nature's tablet, the truth is certainly written thereon.

Each particle of matter is an immensity, each leaf a world, each insect an inexplicable compendium.

He scatters enjoyment who can enjoy much.

A beautiful smile is to the female countenance what the sunbeam is to the landscape; it embellishes an inferior face and redeems an ugly one.

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

Borrowed wit is the poorest wit.

There are no friends more inseparable than pride and hardness of heart, humility and love, falsehood and impudence.