Oh, only those whose souls have felt this one idolatry can tell how precious is the slightest thing affection gives and hallows.

Curiosity is its own suicide.

It is said that ridicule is the test of truth: it is never applied, but when we wish to deceive ourselves.

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

Imagination is to love what gas is to the balloon-that which raises it from earth.

Strange mystery of our nature, that those in whom genius develops itself in imagination, thus taking its most ethereal form, should yet be the most dependent on the opinions of others!

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