Society is a hospital of incurables.

There is nothing settled in manners, but the laws of behavior yield to the energy of the individual.

There are three wants which never can be satisfied: that of the rich, who wants something more; that of the sick, who wants something different; and that of the traveler, who says anywhere but here.

What school, college, or lecture bring men depends on what men bring to carry it home in.

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

Art and power will go on as they have done,--will make day out of night, time out of space, and space out of time.

Fame is proof that the people are gullible.