There is no knowledge for which so great a price is paid as a knowledge of the world; and no one ever became an adept in it except at the expense of a hardened or a wounded heart.

Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed money, only show the poverty of the borrower.

Love and enthusiasm are always ridiculous, when not reciprocated by their objects.

People are always willing to follow advice when it accords with their own wishes.

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.

Prejudices are the chains forged by ignorance to keep men apart.

It is a sad thing to look at happiness only through another's eyes.