The best prophet of the future is the past.

The lapse of ages changes all things - time, language, the earth, the bounds of the sea, the stars of the sky, and every thing about, around, and underneath man, except man himself.

Who falls from all he knows of bliss, Cares little into what abyss.

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.

Man's conscience is the oracle of God.

A woman should never be seen eating or drinking, unless it be lobster salad and Champagne, the only true feminine and becoming viands.

She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes.