You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp itsseat, and rule in its stead.

If we do not plant knowledge when young, it will give us no shade when we are old.

I assisted at the birth of that most significant word "flirtation," which dropped from the most beautiful mouth in the world.

Let it be your maxim through life, to know all you can know, yourself; and never to trust implicitly to the information of others.

Gratitude is a burden upon our imperfect nature.

Compliments of congratulation are always kindly taken, and cost nothing but pen, ink and paper. I consider them as draughts upon good breeding, where the exchange is always greatly in favor of the drawer.

The more one works, the more willing one is to work.