A child is a curly, dimpled lunatic.

The laws of light and of heat translate each other;-so do the laws of sound and colour; and so galvanism, electricity and magnetism are varied forms of this selfsame energy.

What we have learned from other becomes our own reflection.

Fine manners need the support of fine manners in others.

Self trust is the essence of heroism.

I--this thought which is called I--is the mould into which the world is poured like melted wax.

Whoever is open, loyal, true; of humane and affable demeanour; honourable himself, and in his judgement of others; faithful to his word as to law, and faithful alike to God and man....such a man is a true gentleman.