I believe the twenty-four hour day has come to stay.
A man's work is rather the needful supplement to himself than the outcome of it.
Heroes are very human, most of them; very easily touched by praise.
The delicate balance between modesty and conceit is popularity.
Improvisation is the essence of good talk. Heaven defend us from the talker who doles out things prepared for us; but let heaven not less defend us from the beautiful spontaneous writer who puts his trust in the inspiration of the moment.
It is a part of English hypocrisy or English reserve, that whilst we are fluent enough in grumbling about small inconveniences, we insist on making light of any great difficulties or grief's that may beset us.