Whoever strikes at marriage either by word or act undermines the foundation of all moral society.

Limitation of aims is the mother of wisdom and the secret of achievement.

Enjoy what thou has inherited from thy sires if thou wouldn't really possess it. What we employ and use is never an oppressive burden; what the moment brings forth, that only can it profit by.

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

The style of writing required in the great world is distinguished by a free and daring grace, a careless security, a fine and sharp polish, a delicate and perfect taste; while that fitted for the people is characterized by a vigorous natural fulness, a profound depth of feeling, and an engaging naivete.

The connoisseur of art must be able to appreciate what is simply beautiful, but the common run of people is satisfied with ornament.

The modern age has a false sense of superiority, because of the great mass of data at its disposal. But the valid criterion of distinction is rather the extent to which man knows how to form and master the material at his command.