Money is the last enemy that shall never be subdued. While there is flesh there is money or the want of money, but money is always on the brain so long as there is a brain in reasonable order.

The sinews of art and literature, like those of war, are money.

Life is not an exact science, it is an art.

Self-preservation is the first law of nature.

Virtue knows that it is impossible to get on without compromise, and tunes herself, as it were, a trifle sharp to allow for an inevitable fall in playing.

Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint.

Our minds want clothes as much as our bodies.