Politeness is the flower of humanity.

Genius is the ability to see things invisible, to manipulate things intangible, to paint things that have no features

A maxim is the exact and noble expression of an important and indisputable truth. Good maxims are the germs of all excellence; when firmly fixed on the memory, they nourish the will.

Strength is natural, but grace is the growth of habit. This charming quality requires practice if it is to become lasting.

Space is the stature of God.

In bringing up a child, think of its old age.

Think that day lost whose descending sun, views from thy hand no noble action done.