There is no embarrassment quite like the embarrassment of listening to a person for whom one has a regard making a fool of himself.

It is useless to deny that, unless one has a genius for imparting knowledge, teaching is a drudgery.

men love their wives not because of their virtues, but in spite of them.

conceit is the devil's horse, and reformers generally ride it when they are in a hurry.

there are few things that are more endearing than the grace of listening with attention; indeed, it is more than endearing, it is impressive - for no one knows what wisdom lies concealed in silence!

Age, with shamefaced relief, has learned the solvent quality of Time. It is this quality which makes possible the contemplation of certain embarrassing heavenly reunions.

A sneer is like a flame; it may occasionally be curative because it cauterizes, but it leaves a bitter scar.