We don't grow old. When we cease to grow, we become old.

The moral equalizes all; enriches, empowers all. It is the coin which buys all, and which all find in their pocket. Under the whipof the driver, the slave shall feel his equality with saints and heroes.

When a man becomes a conformist, he is sacrificing the richness of independent thinking.

It is in bad taste," is the most formidable word an Englishman can pronounce.

Every man should let out all the length of all the reigns; should find or make a frank and healthy expression of what force and meaning is in him.

Repose and cheerfulness are the badge of the gentleman - repose in energy. The Greek battle pieces are calm; the heroes, in whatever violent actions engaged, retain a serene aspect.

There is always a best way of doing everything, if it be to boil an egg. Manners are the happy ways of doing things.