Those who listened to Lord Chatham felt that there was something finer in the man, than anything which he said.

Be a football to Time and Chance, the more kicks, the better, so that you inspect the whole game and know its utmost law.

The terrors of the child are quite reasonable, and add to his loveliness; for his utter ignorance and weakness, and his enchanting indignation on such a small basis of capital compel every bystander to take his part.

Every mind is different; and the more it is unfolded, the more pronounced is that difference.

Pride is handsome, economical; pride eradicates so many vices, letting none subsist but itself, that it seems as if it were a great gain to exchange vanity for pride.

We must not inquire too curiously into the absolute value of literature. Enough that it amuses and exercises us. At least it leaves us where we were. It names things, but does not add things.

A man's action is only a poicture book of his creed.