Best masters for the young writer and speaker are the fault- finding brothers and sisters at home who will not spare him, but willpick and cavil, and tell the odious truth.
Humility is the secret of the wise.
Doing well is the result of doing good. That's what capitalism is all about.
Repose and cheerfulness is the badge of the gentleman; repose in energy.
Ennui shortens life, and bereaves the day of its light.
The essence of age is intellect. Wherever that appears, we call it old.