I think that, as life is action and passion, it is required of a man that he should share the passion and action of his time at peril of being judged not to have lived.

It is a good plan to have a book with you in all places and at all times. If you are presently without, hurry without delay to the nearest shop and buy one of mine.

Cupid "the little greatest enemy."

Put not your trust in money, but put your money in trust.

Apology is only egotism wrong side out.

The man who is always worrying about whether or not his soul would be damned generally has a soul that isn't worth a damn.

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.