Shakespeare is dangerous to young poets; they cannot but reproduce him, while they fancy that they produce themselves.

People may live as much retired from the world as they please; but sooner or later, before they are aware, they will find themselves debtor or creditor to somebody.

Great necessity elevates man, petty necessity casts him down

What you have inherited from your fathers, earn over again for yourselves, or it will not be yours.

Well-mannered children could be conceived if the parents were well-mannered.

There are two things children should get from their parents: roots and wings.

It is sometimes essential for a husband and a wife to quarrel - they get to know each other better.