The world sees only the reflection of merit; therefore when you come to know a really great man intimately, you may as often find him above as below his reputation.

Every spoken word arouses our self-will.

Hatred is something peculiar. You will always find it strongest and most violent where there is the lowest degree of culture.

What is uttered from the heart alone, Will win the hearts of others to your own.

Strike the dog dead, it's but a critic!

To like things like, whatever one may ail; There is certain help.

The summit charms us, the steps to it do not; with the heights before our eyes, we like to linger in the plain. It is only a part of art that can be taught; but the artist needs the whole. He who is only half instructed speaks much and is always wrong; who knows it wholly is content with acting and speaks seldom or late.