We are accustomed to see men deride what they do not understand, and snarl at the good and beautiful because it lies beyond their sympathies

Anecdotes and maxims are rich treasures to the man of the world, for he knows how to introduce the former at fit place in conversation.

The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.

The art of living rightly is like all arts; it must be learned and practiced with incessant care.

Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

The mob has nothing to lose, everything to gain.

How marvelous, wide and broad is my Inheritance! Time is my property, my estate is time.