Grace is in garments, in movements, in manners; beauty in the nude, and in forms. This is true of bodies; but when we speak of feelings, beauty is in their spirituality, and grace in their moderation.

It would be next to impossible to discover a handsome woman who was not also a vain woman.

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

Those readiest to criticise are often least able to appreciate.

There is an admiration which is the daughter of knowledge.

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

Moderation consists in being moved as angels are moved.