If thou wouldst hear what seemly is and fit, inquire of noble woman; they can tell, who in life's common usage hold their place by graceful deed and aptly chosen word.

In politics people throw themselves, as on a sickbed, from one side to the other in the belief they will lie more comfortably.

We all of us live upon the past, and through the past we are destroyed.

To appreciate the noble is a gain which can never be torn from us.

All professional men are handicapped by not being allowed to ignore things which are useless.

If society gives up the right to impose the death penalty, then self-help will appear again and personal vendettas will be around the corner.

The right man is the one who seizes the moment.