There are single thoughts that contain the essence of a whole volume, single sentences that have the beauties of a large work.

To be capable of respect is almost as rare as to be worthy of it.

Be saving, but not at the cost of all liberality. Have the soul of a king and the hand of a wise economist.

To be an agreeable guest one need only enjoy oneself.

When my friends lack an eye, I look at them in profile.

Ideas never lack for words. It is words that lack ideas.

Taste is the literary conscience of the soul.