The shows of the day, the dewy morning, the rainbow, mountains, orchards in blossom, stars, moonlight, shadows in still water, andthe like, if too eagerly hunted, become shows merely, and mock us with their unreality.

We love flattery, even though we are not deceived by it, because it shows that we are of importance enough to be courted.

Our opinions of the world, are confessions of character.

The religion of England is part of good-breeding. When you see on the continent the well-dressed Englishman come into his ambassador's chapel and put his face for silent prayer into his smooth-brushed hat, you cannot help feeling how much national pride prays with him, and the religion of a gentleman.

Postpone not your life.

Every man is a quotation from all his ancestors.

Or whipping its rough surface for a trout.