I do not approve of anything which tampers with natural ignorance

Only the shallow know themselves.

What is said of man is nothing; the point is, who says it.

I am but too conscious of the fact that we are born in an age when only the dull are treated seriously, and I live in terror of not being misunderstood.

As for the virtuous poor, one can pity them, of course, but one cannot possibly admire them. They have made private terms with the enemy, and sold their birthright for very bad pottage. They must also be extraordinarily stupid.

She doth mean the earth to me! By earth, I actually mean dust.

True contentment is not having everything, but in being satisfied with everything you have.