A word spoken is a terrible thing when it suddenly utters what the heart has long allowed.

With little art, clear wit and sense Suggest their own delivery.

What men usually say of misfortunes, that they never come alone, may with equal truth be said of good fortune; nay, of other circumstances which gather round us in a harmonious way, whether it arise from a kind of fatality, or that man has the power of attracting to himself things that are mutually related.

You accuse a woman of wavering affections, but don't blame her; she is just looking for a consistent man.

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.

It has been said that figures rule the world. Maybe. But I am sure that figures show us whether it is being ruled well or badly.

Humans fear reason, but they ought to fear stupidity- for reason can be hard, but stupidity can be fatal.