No two men see the world exactly alike, and different temperaments will apply in different ways a principle that they both acknowledge.

Great endowments often announce themselves in youth in the form of singularity and awkwardness.

Once I blazed across the sky, Leaving trails of flame; I fell to earth, and here I lie - Who'll help me up again? -A Shooting Star

It is only necessary to grow old to become more charitable and even indulgent. I see no fault committed by others that I have not committed myself.

It is equally a mistake to hold one's self too high, or to rate one's self too cheap.

Chess is the touchstone of intellect.

Man is a simple being, and however rich, varied, and unfathomable he may be, the cycle of his situations is soon run through.