Chiefly the sea-shore has been the point of departure to knowledge, as to commerce. The most advanced nations are always those who navigate the most.

Women, as most susceptible, are the best index of the coming hour.

You cannot sincerely try to help another without helping yourself

The arts and inventions of each period are only its costume, and do not invigorate men.

Knowledge is the antidote to fear

Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.

The secrets of life are not shown except to sympathy and likeness.