By common consent of all the nations and all the ages the most valuable thing in this world is the homage of men, whether deserved or undeserved.

There are too many stars in some places and not enough in others.

We grant God the possession of all the qualities of mind except the one that keeps the others healthy; that watches over their dignity; that focuses their vision true--humor.

But the elastic heart of youth cannot be compressed into one constrained shape long at a time.

I would much prefer to suffer from the clean incision of an honest lancet than from a sweetened poison.

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.

Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.