How much of human life is lost in waiting.

There is no event greater in life than the appearance of new persons about our hearth, except it be the progress of the characterwhich draws them.

The terrors of the child are quite reasonable, and add to his loveliness; for his utter ignorance and weakness, and his enchanting indignation on such a small basis of capital compel every bystander to take his part.

The ocean is a large drop; a drop is a small ocean.

It is very odd that Nature should be so unscrupulous. She is no saint . . .

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Doing well is a result of doing good.