Perhaps it is the lowest of the qualities of an orator, but it is, on so many occasions, of chief importance,--a certain robust and radiant physical health; or--shall I say?--great volumes of animal heat.

The world is emblematic. Parts of speech are metaphors, because the whole of nature is a metaphor of the human mind.

Society always consists in the greatest part, of young and foolish persons.

True wit never made us laugh.

Why should I hasten to solve every riddle which life offers me? I am well assured that the Questioner, who brings me so many problems, will bring me the answers also, in due time.

The three practical rules, then, which I have to offer, are, --/ Never read a book that is not a year old./ Never read any but the famed books./ Never read any but what you like.

If you believe in fate, believe in it, at least, for your good.