Life is short but there is always time for courtesy.

Every man is eloquent once in his life.

Old and new make the warp and woof of every moment. There is no thread that is not a twist of these two strands.

Fashion understands itself; good-breeding and personal superiority of whatever country readily fraternize with those of every other. The chiefs of savage tribes have distinguished themselves in London and Paris, by the purity of their tournure.

Creative force, like a musical composer, goes on unweariedly repeating a simple air or theme, now high, now low, in solo, in chorus, ten thousand times reverberated, till it fills earth and heaven with the chant.

I can believe a miracle because I can raise my own arm. I can believe a miracle because I can remember. I can believe it because I can speak and be understood by you.

When private men shall act with original views, the lustre will be transferred from the actions of kings to those of gentlemen.