A weed is a plant whose virtue is not yet known.

Among provocative, the next best thing to good preaching is bad preaching.

We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a little joy, then a sorrow, now a sin, then a generous or brave action.

He is only rich who owns the day. There is no king, rich man, fairy, or demon who possesses such power as that.

Many of the historical proverbs have a doubtful paternity.

Success goes thus invariably with a certain plus or positive power: an ounce of power must balance an ounce of weight.

Why should the way I feel depend on the thoughts in someone else's head?