It seems to be a rule of wisdom never to rely on memory alone.

There is no doctrine of the Reason which will bear to be taught by the Understanding.

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

There are three wants which never can be satisfied: that of the rich, who wants something more; that of the sick, who wants something different; and that of the traveler, who says anywhere but here.

The world of men show like a comedy without laughter: populations, interests, government, history; 't is all toy figures in a toyhouse.

So in writing, there is always a right word, and every other than that is wrong. There is no beauty in words except in their collocation. The effect of a fanciful word misplaced, is like that of a horn of exquisite polish growing on a human head.

Justice satisfies everybody, and justice alone.