Skepticism is slow suicide.

Some men at the approach of a dispute neigh like horses. Unless there be an argument, they think nothing is doing. Some talkers excel in the precision with which they formulate their thoughts, so that you get from them somewhat to remember; others lay criticism asleep by a charm. Especially women use words that are not words,--as steps in a dance are not steps,--but reproduce the genius of that they speak of; as the sound of some bells makes us think of the bell merely, whilst the church chimes in the distance bring the church and its serious memories before us.

We are all wise for other people, none for himself.

Men talk as if victory were something fortunate. Work is victory.

The search after the great men is the dream of youth, and the most serious occupation of manhood.

What potent blood hath modest May.

As soon as a child has left the room his strewn toys become affecting.