The fearless make their own way.

Society is like a large piece of frozen water; and skating well is the great art of social life.

To this hour, the great science and duty of politics is lowered by the petty leaven of small and personal advantage.

A sealed book, at whose contents we tremble.

To enjoy yourself is the easy method to give enjoyment to others.

Our first love-letter ... There is so much to be said, and which no words seems exactly to say - the dread of saying too much is so nicely balanced by the fear of saying too little. Hope borders on presumption, and fear on reproach.

ingratitude is the necessary consequence of receiving favors of which we are ashamed.