From religion ... they will learn the only true lesson of equality - the conviction that our destinies are not in our own hands; they will see that no situation in life is without its share of suffering; - and this perpetual reference to a higher power ought equally to teach the rich humility, and the poor devotion.

it is a curious fact, but one which all experience owns, that people do not desire so much to appear better, as to appear different from what they really are.

We need to suffer, that we may learn to pity.

Farewell's a bitter word to say.

Good taste is his religion, his morality, his standard, and his test.

I will look on the stars and look on thee, and read the page of thy destiny.

English people ... never speak, excepting in cases of fire or murder, unless they are introduced.