It is a misfortune to pass at once from observation to conclusion, and to regard both as of equal value; but it befalls many a student.

If a man or woman is born ten years sooner or later, their whole aspect and performance shall be different.

One would give generous alms if one had the eyes to see the beauty of a cupped receiving hand.

How many years you have to keep on doing, until you know what to do and how to do!

Sceptics are yet the most credulous.

Lamps make oil-spots and candles need snuffing; it is only the light of heaven that shines pure and leaves no stain.

They should be ashamed of themselves, all these sober people!