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

Genuine witticisms surprise those who say them as much as those who listen to them; they arise in us in spite of us, or, at least, without our participation,--like everything inspired.

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.

Credulity forges more miracles than trickery could invent.

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

Poetry is to be found nowhere unless we carry it within us.

The voice is a human sound which nothing inanimate can perfectly imitate. It has an authority and an insinuating property which writing lacks. It is not merely so much air, but air modulated and impregnated with life.