Strange that cowards cannot see that their greatest safety lies in dauntless courage.

And still, laughter is akin to weeping.

Evasions are the common shelter of the hard-hearted, the false, and impotent, when called upon to assist; the real great alone plan instantaneous help, even when their looks or words presage difficulties.

Neatness begets order; but from order to taste there is the same difference as from taste to genius, or from love to friendship.

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.

Half talent is no talent.

He who is passionate and hasty is generally honest. It is your cool, dissembling hypocrite of whom you should beware.