Ignorance, far more than idleness, is the mother of all the vices; and how recent has been the admission, that knowledge should be the portion of all? The destinies of the future lie in judicious education; an education that must be universal, to be beneficial.

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

There is no denying that there are 'royal roads' through existence for the upper classes; for them, at least, the highways are macadamized, swept, and watered.

There are words to paint the misery of love, but none to paint its happiness.

doubts, like facts, are stubborn things.

Assuredly, meeting after absence, is one of - ah, no! - it is life's most delicious feeling.

Truly, a little love-making is a very pleasant thing.