The use of criticism, in periodical writing, is to sift, not to stamp a work.

Would that the simple maxim, that honesty is the best policy, might be laid to heart; that a sense of the true aim of life might elevate the tone of politics and trade till public and private honor become identical.

There is some danger lest there be no real religion in the heart which craves too much daily sympathy.

Those have not lived who have not seen Rome.

Whatever the soul knows how to seek, it cannot fail to obtain.

As to marriage, I think the intercourse of heart and mind may be fully enjoyed without entering into this partnership of daily life.

Reverence the highest, have patience with the lowest. Let this day's performance of the meanest duty be thy religion. Are the stars too distant, pick up the pebble that lies at thy feet, and from it learn the all.