In general I do not draw well with literary men -- not that I dislike them but I never know what to say to them after I have praised their last publication.

I do not believe in any religion, I will have nothing to do with immortality. We are miserable enough in this life without speculating upon another.

A timid mind is apt to mistake every scratch for a mortal wound.

The reason that adulation is not displeasing is that, though untrue, it shows one to be of consequence enough, in one way or other, to induce people to lie.

Grieving, if aught inanimate e'er grieves, Over the unreturning brave.

A woman being never at a loss... the devil always sticks by them.

Tis not on youth's smooth cheek the blush alone, which fades so fast, But the tender bloom of heart is gone, ere youth itself be past.