A lovely nook of forest scenery, or a grand rock, like a beautiful woman, depends for much of its attractiveness upon the attendance sense of freedom from whatever is low; upon a sense of purity and of romance.

The common man, no matter how sharp and tough, actually enjoys having the wool pulled over his eyes, and makes it easier for the puller.

When a man is in the right path, he must persevere.

You can fool most of the people most of the time.

I risked much, but I made much.

No profession, trade, or calling, is overcrowded in the upper story.

I am prouder of my title 'The Children's Friend' than if I were to be called 'The King of the World'.