A good intention clothes itself with sudden power. When a god wishes to ride, any chip or pebble will bud and shoot out winged feet, and serve him for a horse.

Many photographers think they are photographing nature when they are only caricaturing her.

Our faith comes in moments; our vice is habitual.

Often a certain abdication of prudence and foresight is an element of success.

If a man knew anything, he would sit in a corner and be modest; but he is such an ignorant peacock, that he goes bustling up and down, and hits on extraordinary discoveries.

All stealing is comparative. If you come to absolutes, pray who does not steal.

Popularity is for dolls.