In the interchange of thought use no coin but gold and silver.

Grace imitates modesty, as politeness imitates kindness.

We should always keep a corner of our heads open and free, that we may make room for the opinions of our friends. Let us have heart and head hospitality.

Words, like glasses, obscure everything they do not make clear. Before using a fine word, make a place for it.

Professional critics are incapable of distinguishing and appreciating either diamonds in the rough or gold in bars. They are traders, and in literature know only the coins that are current. Their critical lab has scales and weights, but neither crucible or touchstone.

I love prudence very little, if it is not moral.

The supreme sway of chastity over the senses makes her queenly.