The early and the latter part of human life are the best, or, at least, the most worthy of respect; the one as the age of innocence, the other of reason.

Professional critics are incapable of distinguishing and appreciating either diamonds in the rough or gold in bars. They are traders, and in literature know only the coins that are current. Their critical lab has scales and weights, but neither crucible or touchstone.

Superstition is the only religion of which base souls are capable of.

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

In clothes clean and fresh there is a kind of youth with which age should surround itself.

The last word should be the last word. It is like a finishing touch given to color; there is nothing more to add. But what precaution is needed in order not to put the last word first.

We should make ourselves loved, for men are only just towards those whom they love.