He that loveth maketh his own the grandeur he loves

But whoso is heroic will always find crises to try his edge.

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.

Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong.

Let the realist not mind appearances. Let him delegate to others the costly courtesies and decorations of social life. The virtuesare economists, but some of the vices are also. Thus, next to humility, I have noticed that pride is a pretty good husband. A good pride is, as I reckon it, worth from five hundred to fifteen hundred a year.

Repose and cheerfulness is the badge of the gentleman; repose in energy.

Half a man's wisdom goes with his courage.