The power of duly appreciating little things belongs to a great mind.

It is folly to shiver over last year's snow.

Proverbs accordingly are somewhat analogous to those medical Formulas which, being in frequent use, are kept ready-made-up in the chemists’ shops, and which often save the framing of a distinct Prescription.

To teach one who has no curiosity to learn, is to sow a field without ploughing it.

It is worth noticing that those who assume an imposing demeanor and seek to pass themselves off for something beyond what they are, are not unfrequently as much underrated by some as overrated by others.

Falsehood, like poison, will generally be rejected when administered alone; but when blended with wholesome ingredients may be swallowed unperceived.

Even supposing there were some spiritual advantage in celibacy, it ought to be completely voluntary.