An evil-speaker differs from an evil-doer only in the want of opportunity.

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

It is much easier to try one's hand at many things than to concentrate one's powers on one thing.

Men, even when alone, lighten their labors by song, however rude it may be.

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

She abounds with lucious faults.

Nothing can be pleasing which is not also becoming.