Generally speaking, an author's style is a faithful copy of his mind. If you would write a lucid style, let there first be light in your own mind; and if you would write a grand style, you ought to have a grand character.

For many people, one of the most frustrating aspects of life is not being able to understand other people's behavior.

After fifteen minutes nobody looks at a rainbow.

Humor is one of the elements of genius--admirable as an adjunct; but as soon as it becomes dominant, only a surrogate for genius.

Of all peoples the Greeks have dreamt the dream of life best.

The best fortune that can fall to a man is that which corrects his defects and makes up for his failings.

I wish the crowd to feel itself well treated, Especially since it lives and lets me live.