Looking at God instantly reduces our disposition to dissent from our brother.

The best effort of a fine person is felt after we have left their presence.

In the morning a man walks with his whole body; in the evening, only with his legs.

Tis the privilege of Art Thus to play its cheerful part, Man on earth to acclimate And bend the exile to his fate.

Everything is made of one hidden stuff.

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.

My son, a perfect little boy of five years and three months, had ended his earthly life. You can never sympathize with me; you can never know how much of me such a young child can take away. A few weeks ago I accounted myself a very rich man, and now the poorest of all.