Study depends on the goodwill of the student, a quality that cannot be secured by compulsion.

A liar ought to have a good memory.

A mediocre speech supported by all the power of delivery will be more impressive than the best speech unaccompanied by such power.

Prune what is turgid, elevate what is commonplace, arrange what is disorderly, introduce rhythm where the language is harsh, modify where it is too absolute.

A religion without mystics is a philosophy.

As regards parents, I should like to see them as highly educated as possible, and I do not restrict this remark to fathers alone.

Sayings designed to raise a laugh are generally untrue and never complimentary. Laughter is never far removed from derision.