Children are all foreigners.

We walk alone in the world.

All minds quote. Old and new make the warp and woof of every moment. There is no thread that is not a twist of these two strands. By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. We quote not only books and proverbs, but arts, sciences, religion, customs, and laws; nay, we quote temples and houses, tables and chairs, by imitation.

It is hard to mesmerize ourselves, to whip our own top; but through sympathy we are capable of energy and endurance. Concert fires people to a certain fury of performance they can rarely reach alone.

Envy is the tax which all distinction must pay.

Others can get in your way temporarily, but only you can get out of your way permanently. Our best thoughts come from others.

Some natures are too good to be spoiled by praise.