Living requires but little life; doing requires much.

Everything that is exact is short.

Before using a fine word, make a place for it.

There is graciousness and a kind of urbanity in beginning with men by esteem and confidence. It proves, at least, that we have long lived in good company with others and with our selves.

We should do good whenever we can and do kindness at all times, for at all times we can.

Fully to understand a grand and beautiful thought requires, perhaps, as much time as to conceive it.

Every modulated sound is not a song, and every voice that executes a beautiful air does not sing. Singing should enchant. But to produce this effect there must be a quality of soul and voice which is by no means common even with great singers.