I find the Englishman to be him of all men who stands firmest in his shoes. They have in themselves what they value in their horses, mettle and bottom.

Character is always known. Thefts never enrich; alms never impoverish; murder will speak out of stone walls.

Ethics and religion differ herein; that the one is the system of human duties commencing from man; the other, from God. Religion includes the personality of God; Ethics does not.

It is only as a man puts off from himself all external support, and stands alone, that I see him to be strong and to prevail.

The Greek epigram intimates that the force of love is not shown by the courting of beauty, but where the like desire is inflamed for one who is ill-favored.

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

This ennui, for which we Saxons had no name,--this word of France, has got a terrific significance. It shortens life, and bereaves the day of its light.