We have a reading, a talking, and a writing public. When shall we have a thinking?

The vices of the rich and great are mistaken for error; and those of the poor and lowly, for crimes.

A German writer observes: "The noblest characters only show themselves in their real light. All others act comedy with their fellow-men even unto the grave.

There is no cosmetic like happiness

Bores: People who talk of themselves, when you are thinking only of yourself.

Praise is the only gift for which people are really grateful.

Calumny is the offspring of Envy.