Poverty comes pleading not for charity, for the most part, but imploring us to find a purchaser for its unmarketable wares.

Eloquence may set fire to reason.

Any new formula which suddenly emerges in our consciousness has its roots in long trains of thought; it is virtually old when it first makes its appearance among the recognized growths of our intellect.

I despise making the most of one's time. Half of the pleasures of life consist of the opportunities one has neglected.

The noblest service comes from nameless hands; and the best servant does his work unseen.

To know is not less than to feel.

If wine tells truth - and so have said the wise, It makes me laugh to think how brandy lies!