Egotism is a kind of buckram that gives momentary strength and concentration to men, and seems to be much used in Nature for fabrics in which local and spasmodic energy is required.

First be a good animal.

A friend is a person who goes around saying nice things about you behind your back.

I covet truth; beauty is unripe childhood's cheat; I leave it behind with the games of youth.

Beware of what you want-for you will get it.

Homeopathy is insignificant as an act of healing, but of great value as criticism on the hygeia or medical practice of the time.

The have a good friend is one of the greatest delights of life.