There is nothing constant in this world but inconsistency.
One enemy can do more hurt than ten friends can do good.
Just get the right syllable in the proper place.
When a man of genius appears in the world, it is immediately recognized by the fact that all the blockheads join forces against him.
Argument, as usually managed, is the worst sort of conversation, as it is generally in books the worst sort of reading.
My horses understand me tolerably well; I converse with them at least four hours every day. They are strangers to bridle or saddle; they live in great amity with me, and friendship of each other.