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.

The future: A consolation for those who have no other.

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

alas! there is no casting anchor in the stream of time!

Those who are formed to win general admiration are seldom calculated to bestow individual happiness.

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.

Here Fashion is a despot, and no one dreams of evading its dictates.