there is nothing so easy as to be wise for others; a species of prodigality, by-the-by - for such wisdom is wholly wasted.

The fearless make their own way.

I have no parting sigh to give, so take my parting smile.

The truth is, we never make for others the allowance we make for ourselves; and we should deny even our own words, could we hear them spoken by another.

Praise is sometimes a good thing for the diffident and the despondent. It teaches them properly to rely on the kindness of others.

Conscience, like a child, is soon lulled to sleep.

Hopes and regrets are the sweetest links of existence.